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http://www.boston.com/news/local/ar...ation_speaker_urges_humility_in_us_diplomacy/
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'Isaacson recounted a meeting between President Bush and Time's editors during the 2000 presidential campaign, during which Bush spoke "with great eloquence on the need for more humility in American foreign policy." '
"Pausing to let a murmur of laughter roll through the crowd,
Isaacson, who now heads the Aspen Institute, an international relations think tank, acknowledged the need for a more "assertive" foreign policy in the wake of Sept. 11."
Originally posted by dilloduck
"I do wish we could learn a little from old Dr. Franklin and at least fake a little humility, give the appearance of humility, and listen to our allies," Isaacson said to loud applause
The above is also from the Boston Globe, that liberal rag we all know so well.
For several students, the joy of graduating was tempered by an economy that, despite recent signs of growth, offers uncertain prospects.
"I'm thinking about staying in school and getting a doctorate," said Mark Schwaber, 24, of Los Angeles, who received a master's degree in computer science. "It's a tough time to get a job right now. It's getting tougher and tougher."
Fake it-------now there's a foreign policy if I have ever seen one !!! [/B]
"Jefferson and Franklin were willing to engage in a war of ideas, and realized that ideas had power, that America's ideals and values were stronger than even our weapons," he said, as the crowd clapped in approval.
"Now we are losing a war of ideas. We're losing the war of values around the world, and this failure would dismay our founders."