But in the end our government usually - not unfailingly - is responsive to the people; and usually - not always - will try to do what is right.
From Lee H. Hamilton
Democracy fascinates me.
Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them.
This nation is never finished. It has to be re-created in each generation.
Our democracy is not a product but a continual process. It is preserved not by monuments but deeds. Sometimes it needs refining; sometimes it needs amending; sometimes it needs defending. Always, it needs improving.
The temptations are great to simply retreat to the domain of private life and give up on our public problems.
We should insist that governments receiving American aid live up to standards of accountability and transparency, and we should support countries that embrace market reforms, democracy, and the rule of law.
We cannot do everything in Africa, but doing nothing is not an option.
A likely source for terrorists seeking to buy or steal nuclear materials is the former Soviet Union.
Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.
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