Some have tried to pose a choice between American ideals and American interests — between who we are and how we act. But the choice is false. America, by decision and destiny, promotes political freedom — and gains the most when democracy advances. America believes in free markets and free trade — and benefits most when markets are opened. America is a peaceful power — and gains the greatest dividend from democratic stability. Precisely because we have no territorial objectives, our gains are not measured in the losses of others. They are counted in the conflicts we avert, the prosperity we share and the peace we extend.


A Distinctly American Internationalism (November 1999)

George W. Bush Quotes

Some have tried to pose a choice between American ideals and American interests — between who we are and how we act. But the choice is false....

Some have tried to pose a choice between American ideals and American interests — between who we are and how we act. But the choice is false....

Some have tried to pose a choice between American ideals and American interests — between who we are and how we act. But the choice is false....

Some have tried to pose a choice between American ideals and American interests — between who we are and how we act. But the choice is false....