] We have ideals too. We believe in a democtatic nation, ] where greatness is earned thru respect and criticims, ] where there's a moral compact where you can criticize ] without permission. A moral imperative that truth ] requires freedom. A duty, as the most powerful and ] threating nation, to build this freedom back into our ] culture. The honor of our nation has been speaking ] without calling a lawyer; the integrity of meaning what ] you say. We need to get this freedom back. ] ] As we threaten the world with extremism, it is our duty ] to reclaim the space where we can build a culture that ] truly respects those ideals. ] ] [standing ovation] |