Pope Pius XII said, the American people have a great genius for splendid and unselfish actions. Into the hands of America, God has placed the destinies of an afflicted mankind. American leadership clearly did help bring about decades of peace and economic growth and prosperity for the Western democracies. In America, we still believe in peace through strength, and we still understand our role in the world. A strong America is good for free people everywhere because it helps to keep the terrorists and the tyrants at bay. (16:14–16:22)
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Asserts that American leadership contributed to peace and prosperity in Western democracies.
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