No people in history have ever survived who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves inoffensive to their enemies.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it.
History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.
Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.
Conquerors never, never conquer a nation to bring freedom. They brought control.
The greatest enemy of individual freedom is the individual himself.
Every tyrant who has lived has believed in freedom for himself.
The enemies of freedom will not prevail.
Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended.
A people cannot long retain their freedom, whose government is incapable of protecting them.
Our soldiers have nobly fought to protect freedom since our country's birth, and have fought to protect those that could not protect themselves, even in foreign lands when called upon.