The free world must embrace its national foundations. Like my beloved country, each nation represented in this hall has a cherished history, culture, and heritage that is worth defending and celebrating, and which gives us our singular potential and strength. That is why the United States vigorously defends the traditions and customs that have made us who we are. Hopefully, it will never have to use this power.Īmericans know that in a world where others seek conquest and domination, our nation must be strong in wealth, in might, and in spirit. The United States, after having spent over two and a half trillion dollars since my election to completely rebuild our great military, is also, by far, the world’s most powerful nation. I have the immense privilege of addressing you today as the elected leader of a nation that prizes liberty, independence, and self-government above all. It is the divide between those whose thirst for control deludes them into thinking they are destined to rule over others and those people and nations who want only to rule themselves. The essential divide that runs all around the world and throughout history is once again thrown into stark relief. Like those who met us before, our time is one of great contests, high stakes, and clear choices. We have beheld saints who inspired us with hope, rebels who stirred us with passion, and heroes who emboldened us with courage - all here to share plans, proposals, visions, and ideas on the world’s biggest stage. We have seen the ringleaders of revolution. Where I stand, the world has heard from presidents and premiers at the height of the Cold War. Seven decades of history have passed through this hall, in all of their richness and drama. Secretary-General, distinguished delegates, ambassadors, and world leaders:
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