A new beginning. President Obamas tal i Kairo 4 juni 2009.

Utdrag:

"This much is clear: governments that protect these -(human) - rights are ultimately more stable, successful and secure. Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. America respects the right of all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard around the world, even if we disagree with them. And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments - provided they govern with respect for all their people."

Min översättning: Så detta är självklart, regeringar som skyddar våra mänskliga rättigheter är alltid mest stabila, framgångsrika och säkra. Att förtrycka tankar innebär aldrig att tankarna försvinner. Amerika respekterar rätten till att all världens fredliga och laglydiga röster ska lyssnas till, även om vi inte skulle instämma i sak. Och vi välkomnar alla valda fredliga regeringar - såvida de regerar med respekt för hela sitt folk.

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"This last point is important because there are some who advocate for democracy only when they are out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of others. No matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by the people sets a single standard for all who hold power: you must maintain your power through consent, not coercion; you must respect the rights of minorities, and participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party. Without these ingredients, elections alone do not make true democracy."

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