The risk of a terrorist victory is greater when in fighting terror, democracy betrays its own essence.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The war waged against terror since September 11 puts a strain on democracy itself, because it is mostly waged in secret, using means that are at the edge of both law and morality. Yet democracies have shown themselves capable of keeping the secret exercise of power under control.
Terrorism seems to be the ugly twin of democracy. We need to learn to live with it because we are vulnerable to it.
Ultimately, freedom and democracy are stronger than fear and tyranny.
Not all political actors share our vision of fighting terrorism, lessening tensions in the region and focusing on building the economy. It is natural that they would challenge the government, but we have fought every challenge effectively. The daily ups and down of democracy should not be interpreted as lack of stability.
The democratic process is always vulnerable and threatened by terrorists, by parties that do not believe in democracy.
The fight against terror is a common imperative for democracies and must become so for all nations.
The uncertainty of the danger belongs to the essence of terrorism.
Democracy is an extraordinary adventure. It's difficult, full of daring and risk and danger. But it's the greatest gift we have.
Democracy is stronger than terrorism, and we will not cower to the terrorists' campaign of fear.
Democracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism.