Complex problems. Staying focused on our longterm interests and longterm objectives and outcomes. The imperfect outcomes may be the most we can expect, working our way toward the Higher Ground of possible solutions. Leveraging all aspects of our power, we must multiply and enhance our efforts by working through coalitions of common interest like nato. This is in fact our future. Just as we have done since world war ii, but it now may be more essential than ever before. While these challenges are not americas responsibilities alone, they will demand americas continued engagement. No other nation, no other nation has the will, the power, the cast the, he, and a network of alliances to lead International Community in addressing them. However, sustaining our leadership will increasingly depend not only on the extent of an great power, but in appreciation of its limits and a wide appointment of our influence. We must not fall prey to the notion of american decline. That is a false choice. A