While I'm optimistic about the direction the world is headed, generally, I think there is a need for constant vigilance and pressure on repressive governments.
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So not only do we need to deal with threats as they emerge, we have to be thinking in anticipation of future threats, and the things we do have to be things that enable the system to continue to work.
A government must always be prepared for the unexpected.
There is a measure needing courage to adopt and enforce it, which I believe to be of virtue sufficient to redeem the nation in this its darkest hour: one only; I know of no other to which we may rationally trust for relief from impending dangers without and within.
The most important point is, in a time of crisis, there is no way out but for the government to be bold and aggressive.
Some think that by preparing to deal with crises you make them more likely. I think the wiser judgment is the contrary. In this area at least, if you want peace or stability, it's better to prepare for war or instability.
The world is changing quickly and we must be ready to change with it or risk being left behind.
In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic.
It is a fact that governments tend to put in place policies and strategies in response to current scenarios.
If we are to maintain our position as a global economic leader, we've got to end the govern-by-crisis mentality that sets us back instead of moving us forward.
We need to keep pressure on our own governments to force more and more transparency.
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