Speaking Truth to Power
Wonderful speech at the United Nations today -- let me quote a few lines:
bq. Every nation that wants peace will share the benefits of a freer world. And every nation that seeks peace has an obligation to help build that world. Eventually, there is no safe isolation from terror networks, or failed states that shelter them, or outlaw regimes, or weapons of mass destruction. Eventually, there is no safety in looking away, seeking the quiet life by ignoring the struggles and oppression of others.
bq. In this young century, our world needs a new definition of security. Our security is not merely found in spheres of influence, or some balance of power. The security of our world is found in the advancing rights of mankind.
And more:
bq. The dictator agreed in 1991, as a condition of a cease-fire, to fully comply with all Security Council resolutions -- then ignored more than a decade of those resolutions. Finally, the Security Council promised serious consequences for his defiance. And the commitments we make must have meaning. When we say "serious consequences," for the sake of peace, there must be serious consequences. And so a coalition of nations enforced the just demands of the world.
There is much much more here:
President Bush Speaks to the United Nations General Assembly. It's worth spending the five minutes to read. He suffers from not being able to speak well extemporaneously but give him a well crafted speech and he delivers the goods...
Posted by DaveH at September 21, 2004 9:00 PM