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I recognize democracy is going to take different forms in different parts of the world. the very idea of a people governing themselves depends upon government giving expression to their unique culture, their unique history, their unique experiences. but some universal truths are self-evident. no person wants to be imprisoned for peaceful worship. no woman should ever be abused with impunity or a girl barred from going to school. the freedom to peacefully petition those in power without fear of a...

I recognize that democracy is going to take different forms in different parts of the world. the very idea of a people governing themselves depends upon government giving expression to their unique culture, their unique history, their unique experiences. but some universal truths are self-evident. no person wants to be imprisoned for peaceful worship. no woman should ever be abused with impunity or a girl barred from going to school. the freedom to peacefully petition those in power without fear...

Contest -- freedom fest. one thing that does get in the way of the dream it is government and a big government kills the american dream that is why the cato institute dave day talks at this conference earlier called him in progress and downsizing government [n][applause] it gets in the way of human progress. >> absolutely the federal government has 2,300 subsidy programs that cause damage and harm the economy to make people dependent and reduce our freedom. farmers are happy to get $20 billion p...

Weapons, to uphold peace and security. and promote human progress. we now have the opportunity to build on that progress. we built a coalition and held it together through sanctions and negotiations and now we have before us a solution that prevents iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon without resorting to war. as americans we should be proud of this achievement. as members of congress reflect on their pending decision, i urge them to set aside political concerns, shut out the noise, and conside...

Security and promote human progress. we now have the opportunity to build on that progress. is weve built a coalition and held it together. through sanctions and negotiations and now we have before us a solution that prevents iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon without resorting to war. as americans, we should be proud of this achievement. and as members of congress reflect on their pending decision, i urge them to set aside political concerns, shut out the noise, consider the stakes involved w...

One thing that does get in the way of the dream it is government and a big government kills the american dream that is why the cato institute dave day talks at this conference earlier called him in progress and downsizing government [n][applause] it gets in the way of human progress. >> absolutely the federal government has 2,300 subsidy programs that cause damage and harm the economy to make people dependent and reduce our freedom. farmers are happy to get $20 billion per year from the governme...

Iraq invades iran, syrias hafez al assad survives an assassination attempt, robert mugabe becomes prime minister of the newly independent zimbabwe first recognized case of what became known as aids was reported. which of these didnt happen in 1980? stay tuned and well tell you the correct answer. this weeks book is inspired by the world science festival taking place in new york this weekend. an amazing multimedia exploration of science and technology. take your kids if youre in new york. im re...

In recounting the success of the montgomery bus boycott of 1956 the reverend dr. martin luther king jr. warned against complacency saying time itself can become the enemy of progress. he wrote human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. every step towards the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering and struggle. the tireless exertions and passionate concerned of dedicated individuals. this is no time for apathy or complacency. this is a time for vigorous and positive action. and so...

Can turn back time. life as we know it is ended. >> we are doomed. if there are no more fish. actually,>> our world is. >> getting better. poverty rates are climbing. crime rates are falling. fewer people are dying of cancer. across the globe people are living longer making more money and working less. conditions have vastly improved and continue to do so. >> that video is p on the west side human progress.org. he returns the site. human progress? is we are making progress? >> we are making prog...

Ancient mayans predicted. nothing can turn back the time. life as we know will end. >> continuing with a fish, if there no more fish. >> getting better. poverty rates are down and fewer people are dying of cancer. across the globe, people are making more money and working less. continues have vastly improved. >> that are video is on the websites human progress. human progress? we are making progress? people dont think that. >> we are making progress across the board. they try to bring together a...