Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the world, an example of a genuinely free, democratic, just and humane society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- America is called to model a free and just society for the world.
- In plain terms
- America should lead by being a fair and free society.
- What can you take from it?
- Lead by example in justice and freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define a just society?
- What does leadership require?
Another view
Every country has different histories and challenges to manage.
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