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Strategy and the Idea of Freedom
by Jeremy at 12:29 am EST, Nov 29, 2003

In 1997, the neo-cons and the paleo-cons made common cause in an alliance of the profoundest type, anchored in philosophical principles, which has helped change our country and the world.

Abroad, the makers of the Reagan Revolution – with the Heritage Foundation as a key node in the network – elevated the status of ideas as weapons in the arsenal of democracy.

As we develop and execute our strategy today in the Global War on Terrorism, there is much to be learned from the Reagan era about the power of ideas.

I believe that, twenty years from now, President Bush’s strategy will appear excellent, inevitable and perhaps even obvious. We'll look back at them with pride and satisfaction, knowing that the United States rose to the challenge with skill, moral clarity, determination -- and success.

Douglas Feith, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, gave the Heritage Lecture on November 24. Read the full text here.


 
 
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