Our democracy is not a product but a continual process. It is preserved not by monuments but deeds. … - Lee H. Hamilton

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If we take a small step in extolling peacemakers as much as honoring war heroes, we will be making a giant leap towards peace.

Lee H. Hamilton

Our democracy is not a product but a continual process. It is preserved not by monuments but deeds. Sometimes it needs refining; sometimes it needs amending; sometimes it needs defending. Always, it needs improving.

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Foreign policy always has more force and punch when the nation speaks with one voice. To remain secure, prosperous, and free, the United States must continue to lead. That leadership requires a president and Congress working together to fashion a foreign policy with broad, bipartisan support. A foreign policy of unity is essential if the United States is to promote its values and interests effectively and help to build a safer, freer, and more prosperous world.

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President George W. Bush is the first American president to call openly for two-states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security.

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