Should we protect our freedom or destroy it?

We must avoid destroying, while attempting to protect our constition. Fear must not override our common sense. Without our inalienable and constitutional rights we would forfeit our humanity. Freedom might not be free, but it’s what this country is about.

Who has more trust in the government now?

As was the case under the Obama and Clinton administrations, Black and Hispanic adults now express more trust in the government to do the right thing than do White adults. Asian American trust in government also is now substantially higher than White trust in government.

How much do Americans trust the government to do the right thing?

When the National Election Study began asking about trust in government in 1958, about three-quarters of Americans trusted the federal government to do the right thing almost always or most of the time.

Should the government always follow the Constitution and Bill of Rights?

Our government should always follow the Consitution and the Bill of Rights. To those who say “my country, right or wrong”, I say we must only do right by our constitution. Our strength and resilience demands a commitment to our values.

Is America prepared to defend itself and its friends?

And, as a matter of common sense and self-defense, America will act against such emerging threats before they are fully formed.We cannot defend America and our friends by hoping for the best. So we must be prepared to defeat our enemies’ plans, using the best intelligence and proceeding with deliberation.

How will America defend itself against terrorism?

And America will hold to account nations that are compromised by terror, including those who harbor terrorists— because the allies of terror are the enemies of civilization. The United States and countries cooperating with us must not allow the terrorists to develop new home bases. Together, we will seek to deny them sanctuary at every turn.

What does our nation’s cause is larger than our defense mean?

“Our Nation’s cause has always been larger than our Nation’s defense. We fight, as we always fight, for a just peace—a peace that favors liberty. We will defend the peace against the threats from terrorists and tyrants. We will preserve the peace by building good relations among the great powers.