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For decades, the circle of liberty and security and development has been expanding in our world. This progress has brought unity to Europe, self-government to Latin America and Asia, and new hope to Africa. Now we have the historic chance to widen the circle even further, to fight radicalism and terror with justice and dignity, to achieve a true peace, founded on human freedom.

George W. Bush#325

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Global progress in liberty and security offers a chance to spread peace further.
In plain terms
Freedom and security have grown worldwide and can grow more.
What can you take from it?
Global freedom efforts create opportunities for broader peace.

Where it applies

  • international speeches
  • policy forums
  • global summits

Putting it to work

  • promote human rights
  • advocate global peace

Questions to consider

  • How do we expand liberty without conflict?
  • What defines true peace?

Another view

Radicalism and conflict often persist despite efforts to expand liberty.

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