The National Security Strategy of the United
States of America
The great struggles of the twentieth century
between liberty and totalitarianism ended with a decisive victory
for the forces of freedom—and a single sustainable model for
national success: freedom, democracy, and free enterprise. In the
twenty-first century, only nations that share a commitment to
protecting basic human rights and guaranteeing political and
economic freedom will be able to unleash the potential of their
people and assure their future prosperity.
People everywhere want to be able to speak
freely; choose who will govern them; worship as they please;
educate their children—male and female; own property; and enjoy
the benefits of their labor. These values of freedom are right and
true for every person, in every society—and the duty of protecting
these values against their enemies is the common calling of
freedom-loving people across the globe and across the ages...
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