I do think the U.S. has a moral and political leadership role to play.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The U.S. used to be perceived as the moral leader of the world, and we have absolutely lost that.
Under the leadership of President Bush and Vice President Cheney, the United States has given up the moral high ground that we used to occupy as an international leader.
I think the U.S. should assert its leadership in a more effective way.
We need to consistently play our role as a moral leader in the world.
In fact, the converse is true: At a time when the United States has been called on for a level of moral leadership, vision and inspiration not seen since World War II, we cannot afford to dissemble about crimes against humanity.
Yes, America must do the right thing, but to provide moral leadership, America must do it in the right way, too.
I think the greater responsibility, in terms of morality, is where leadership begins.
I think, as a general matter, clearly, the United States globally supports the development of democracy and the democratic yearnings of all people.
I think clearly the United States, as well as other western nations, should stand by their commitments to human rights and democracy and should try to influence other countries to move in that direction.
The USA experiences the crisis of ideological and moral values.
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