America's vulnerability comes precisely from its strength, its wealth, its power and its modernity. It's the usual story of the dog chasing its own tail.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
America has been a beacon of hope for vulnerable people throughout the world.
Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.
America has survived and grown stronger through September 11th and subsequent wars with Afghanistan and Iraq and those who seek to do us harm. We have faced - and met - tremendous challenges ramping up a public health and safety system to protect Americans from future threats.
America is moving forward and gaining strength. We have been tested, and we have proven ourselves to be a tough, resilient and resourceful nation.
Rather than constantly questioning and challenging our beliefs and being willing to think differently about the opportunities that are out there, we withdraw into what we've done before. And in a world that's rapidly changing, that's a formula for vulnerability.
The strength of any weakness within us is the degree to which it is feared.
Unless we have a well-educated people, we're vulnerable on our national security.
The more sophisticated we get, the more advanced our buildings and vehicles become, the more vulnerable we are.
Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.
America is a large friendly dog in a small room. Every time it wags its tail it knocks over a chair.