Jay Nordlinger posted a reminder of this wonderful expression of Americanism. I think that George W. Bush, despite all the mockery he endured during his presidency, will be remembered as one of the most eloquent defenders of human freedom in all of history.
The best hope for peace in our world is the expansion of freedom in all the world. . . .
We will persistently clarify the choice before every ruler and every nation: the moral choice between oppression, which is always wrong, and freedom, which is eternally right. America will not pretend that jailed dissidents prefer their chains, or that women welcome humiliation and servitude, or that any human being aspires to live at the mercy of bullies. . . .
We do not accept the existence of permanent tyranny because we do not accept the possibility of permanent slavery. . . .
All who live in tyranny and hopelessness can know: The United States will not ignore your oppression, or excuse your oppressors. When you stand for your liberty, we will stand with you. Democratic reformers facing repression, prison, or exile can know: America sees you for who you are: the future leaders of your free country.
- George W. Bush
(from his 2nd Inaugural Address)
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