American power confers benefits on most inhabitants of the planet, even on many who dislike it and some who actively oppose it, because the United States plays a major, constructive, and historically unprecedented role in the world.
Michael MandelbaumThe values, the programs, the formula, the determination, and the patriotism responsible for America's past success are still here to be tapped.
Michael MandelbaumThe windfall of great riches can, if mismanaged, make things worse, not better, for the recipients.
Michael MandelbaumThe government can give citizens opportunity and it's their responsibility to take advantage of it.
Michael Mandelbaum