Recently in class we have been studying how the United States became a cultural, military, and economic super power. We have studied concepts like...The Monroe Doctrine...The Roosevelt Corollary...Gunboat Diplomacy...Dollar Diplomacy...Spheres of Influence...The Paradox of Power...Interdependence, etc. and tried to look at these terms through the lens of our most important guiding principle that "All Men Are Created Equal".
We are a people that believe in Liberty, Justice, Equality, etc...our hope should be that we passionately pursue these principles and not deny them to people here in America or to others around the world!!!
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| John Kerry Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of State January 24, 2013 |
Our recent studies seem especially relevant in light of 9/11, our role in The Middle East, North Korea, humanitarian efforts around the world, drone attacks, etc. Sen. John Kerry, the nominee to replace Hillary Clinton as our nation's Secretary of State warned last week that America’s foreign policy must not be “defined by drones and deployments alone...We cannot allow the extraordinary good we do to save and change lives to be eclipsed entirely by the (counter terrorism) role we have had to play since September 11th, a role that was thrust upon us.” IMO...very wise words.
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