"Similarly, today, we do not know what will happen as we wage the War on Terror. We do know that we can count on the strong support from our closest ally and friend in the world in winning this war to secure our freedoms and the freedoms for all peoples throughout the world"

This quote by Kit Bond speaks to the value of the United States' relationship with its closest ally and buddy in the world in the War on Terror. It is a pointer that the United States can not combat this war alone and that it requires the support of its ally to secure the liberties of all individuals throughout the world. The quote also acknowledges that the outcome of the War on Terror is uncertain, however that the United States can count on its ally to help it win the war. This quote functions as a suggestion of the value of strong worldwide alliances in times of dispute and the requirement for nations to collaborate to make sure the safety and security of all individuals.