Liberty Within Their Own Culture

“I hope the good people of Iraq will remember our history, and not pay attenton to the hateful propaganda of their government.  America has never sought to dominate, has never sought to conquer.  We’ve always sought to liberate and to free.  Our desire is to help Iraqi citizens find the blessings of liberty within their own culture and their own traditions.  The Iraqi people cannot flourish under a dictator that oppresses them and threatens them.  Gifted people of Iraq will flourish if and when oppression is lifted.” — Pres. George W. Bush, President Signs Iraqi Resolution, 2002.

“Beyond the War on Terror”

“America will take the side of brave men and women who advocate these values [rule of law; limits on the power of the state; respect for women; private property; free speech; equal justice; religious tolerance] around the world, including the Islamic world, because we have a greater objective than eliminating threats and containing resentment.  We seek a just and peaceful world beyond the war on terror.” — Pres. George W. Bush, State of the Union Address, 2002.

 

“Non-Negotiable Demands”

“We have no intention of imposing our culture.  But America will always stand firm for the non-negotiable demands of human dignity: the rule of law; limits on the power of the state; respect for women; private property; free speech; equal justice; and religious tolerance.” — Pres. George W. Bush, State of the Union Address, 2002.