Those of us who believe in the American experiment must ensure that we are neither arrogant nor condescending. Indeed, lost on our leaders in 2003 was the tragic irony of imposing democracy at the tip of a spear. Let us close our fist when there is no other option. Otherwise, let us extend our hand.
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Those of us who believe in the American experiment must ensure that we are neither arrogant nor condescending. Indeed, lost on our leaders in 2003 was the tragic irony of imposing democracy at the tip of a spear. Let us close our fist when there is no other option. Otherwise, let us extend our hand.