I believe in American exceptionalism...that we've been granted an opportunity, through our economic success, military dominance and charitable spirit, to help others.
There's a right way to do that and a wrong way. George W. showed us that the neo-conservative approach is not only wrong, it worsens things.
Before him? Decades of supporting thugs, dictators, and terrorists. We send them aid which they use against their own people. No wonder they resent us.
Obama MUST say the following: