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I think that its always appropriate for Americans and for American foreign policy to make clear why we feel that self-go
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"I think that it's always appropriate for Americans and for American foreign policy to make clear why we feel that self-government is most compatible with peace, the well-being of people, and human dignity"

- Jeane Kirkpatrick

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This quote by Jeane Kirkpatrick speaks to the significance of democracy and self-governance on the planet. She thinks that it is the obligation of the United States to promote these worths and to make it clear why they are necessary. Self-governance is viewed as a way to promote peace, the wellness of people, and human self-respect. This is due to the fact that it enables individuals to have a say in how their lives are governed and to have a voice in the decisions that impact them. It likewise permits the protection of human rights and the promotion of justice. By promoting self-governance, the United States is assisting to produce a more peaceful and flourishing world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jeane Kirkpatrick between November 19, 1926 and December 7, 2006. He/she was a famous Diplomat from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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