http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/09/21/bush.un.transcript/index.htmlVery good speech. Still has the old terrorrist this terrorrist that but still the message of the speech is not centered on that.
And this part in particular impressed me:
"These two nations will be a model for the broader Middle East, a region where millions have been denied basic human rights and simple justice. For too long, many nations, including my own, tolerated, even excused oppression in the Middle East in the name of stability. The oppression became common, but stability never arrived."
and this:
"Because I believe the advance of liberty is the path to both a safer and better world, today I propose establishing a democracy fund within the United Nations. This is a great calling for this great organization.
The fund would help countries lay the foundations of democracy by instituting the rule of law and independent courts, a free press, political parties and trade unions.
Money from the fund would also help set up voter precincts in polling places and support the work of election monitors.
To show our commitment to the new democracy fund, the United States will make an initial contribution. I urge all other nations to contribute as well."
