President Obama defended the idea of "American exceptionalism" and its outsized role in international affairs during his address at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.
9/24/13 Obama:I believe America must remain engaged for our own security. But I believe America is exceptional. In part because we have shown a willingness through the sacrifice of blood and treasure to stand up not only for our own narrow self interest, but for the interest of all.
Obama has mentioned 'American Exceptionalism' more than Bush.
4/4/09: Barack Obama: I believe in American exceptionalism...
9/20/11: Obama: Michelle and I, were only here because somebody passed on this incredible notion, this exceptional American idea that it doesnt matter where you come from, it doesnt matter who youre born to.
11/30/11: Obama: America is great not just because were powerful, but also because we have a set of values that the world *admires We dont just think about whats good for us, but were also thinking about whats good for the world Thats what makes us exceptional.
4/2/12: Obama: My entire career has been a testimony to American exceptionalism.
5/23/12: Obama: The United States has been, and will always be, the one indispensable nation in world affairs. Its one of the many examples of why America is exceptional.
6/7/12: Obama: There are a set of values that make this country extraordinary, that make this country exceptional.
7/14/12: Obama: What makes us exceptionalits not just how many skyscrapers we have; its not how powerful our military is. What makes us special is this idea that in this country, if you are willing to work hard, if youre willing to take responsibility for your own life, then you can make it if you try.
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What does it mean? May be US president is willing to confirm significance of 'Fourth Reich'. Doesn't he really look forward to redrawing the World Map?
9/24/13 Obama:I believe America must remain engaged for our own security. But I believe America is exceptional. In part because we have shown a willingness through the sacrifice of blood and treasure to stand up not only for our own narrow self interest, but for the interest of all.
Obama has mentioned 'American Exceptionalism' more than Bush.
4/4/09: Barack Obama: I believe in American exceptionalism...
9/20/11: Obama: Michelle and I, were only here because somebody passed on this incredible notion, this exceptional American idea that it doesnt matter where you come from, it doesnt matter who youre born to.
11/30/11: Obama: America is great not just because were powerful, but also because we have a set of values that the world *admires We dont just think about whats good for us, but were also thinking about whats good for the world Thats what makes us exceptional.
4/2/12: Obama: My entire career has been a testimony to American exceptionalism.
5/23/12: Obama: The United States has been, and will always be, the one indispensable nation in world affairs. Its one of the many examples of why America is exceptional.
6/7/12: Obama: There are a set of values that make this country extraordinary, that make this country exceptional.
7/14/12: Obama: What makes us exceptionalits not just how many skyscrapers we have; its not how powerful our military is. What makes us special is this idea that in this country, if you are willing to work hard, if youre willing to take responsibility for your own life, then you can make it if you try.
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What does it mean? May be US president is willing to confirm significance of 'Fourth Reich'. Doesn't he really look forward to redrawing the World Map?
