The central premise behind Oslo was that if Arafat were given enough legitimacy, territory, weapons and money, he would use his power to fight terror and make peace with Israel.

Bush explained his fundamental concept to me, that freedom is not an American invention, but rather a gift from God to all people.

The central premise behind Oslo was that if Arafat were given enough legitimacy, territory, weapons and money, he would use his power to fight terror and make peace with Israel.

Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society.

My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having lived in a fear society and studied the mechanics of tyranny that sustain such a society.

As soon as people become a little less fearful, they will also begin demanding more freedom.

Of course, there can be serious injustices within free societies.