And Israel is not only our ally; it is a beacon of what democracy can and should mean: If the people of the Middle East are not sure what democracy means, let them look to Israel.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Israel is presented as a model of democracy for the Middle East, suggesting others should look there to understand democracy.
- In plain terms
- Israel is shown as a democratic example for the region.
- What can you take from it?
- Use successful models to illustrate democratic values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a country a good democratic model?
- How can local contexts affect democratic adoption?
Another view
It assumes a single nation can represent democracy for diverse societies.
More from Hillary Clinton
Many of you are well enough off that: the tax cuts may have helped you: We're saying that for America to get back on track, we're probably going to cut that sh…
Permalink to quote #19 In defeating terror, Israel's cause is our cause.
Permalink to quote #21 I wonder if it's possible to be a Republican and a Christian at the same time.
Permalink to quote #18
Related quotes
The establishment of a free Iraq at the heart of the Middle East will be a watershed event in the global democratic revolution.
George W. BushGeorge W. Bush quote #317 The Government of the absolute majority instead of the Government of the people is but the Government of the strongest interests; and when not efficiently chec…
John C. CalhounJohn C. Calhoun quote #1 Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.
Reinhold NiebuhrReinhold Niebuhr quote #1