The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity or nationality or religion – it is an idea – and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.

The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity or nationality or religion – it is an idea – and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.

The U.S. has since the end of World War II had an answer – we stand for free peoples and free markets we are willing to support and defend them – we will sustain a balance of power that favors freedom.

The U.S. has since the end of World War II had an answer – we stand for free peoples and free markets we are willing to support and defend them – we will sustain a balance of power that favors freedom.

The people of the Middle East share the desire for freedom. We have an opportunity – and an obligation – to help them turn this desire into reality.

The people of the Middle East share the desire for freedom. We have an opportunity – and an obligation – to help them turn this desire into reality.