“America is a nation with a mission, and that mission comes
from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no
ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace — a peace
founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman.
America acts in this cause with friends and allies at our side,
yet we understand our special calling: This great republic will
lead the cause of freedom.”
–President George W. Bush, 2004
SOTU Address