Bush Explained His Fundamental Concept To Me,

It Is Important To Remember That Some Of The Most Serious Thinkers Once Thought That Democracy Was Not Compatible With The Cultures Of Germany, Italy, Japan, Latin America And Russia.

People May Believe That There Can Be A Society Where Dissent Is Not Permitted, But Which Is Nonetheless Not A Fear Society Because Everyone Agrees With One Another And Therefore No One Wants To Dissent.

Free Societies Are Societies In Which The Right Of Dissent Is Protected.

Democratic Leaders, Whose Power Is Ultimately Dependent On Popular Support, Are Held Accountable For Failing To Improve The Lives Of Their Citizens. Therefore, They Have A Powerful Incentive To Keep Their Societies Peaceful And Prosperous.

The Two Most Important Things That Can Be Done To Promote Democracy In The World Is First, To Bring Moral Clarity Back To World Affairs And Second, To Link International Policies To The Advance Of Democracy Around The Globe.