We know what works: Freedom works. We know what's right: Freedom is right. We know how to secure a more just and prosperous life for man on Earth: through free markets, free speech, free elections, and the exercise of free will unhampered by the state.

George H.W. Bush

Inaugural Address of George H. W. Bush

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Freedom Political theory

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George H.W. Bush

Source

Inaugural Address of George H. W. Bush Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1989 1980s 20th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Bush, George H. W. "Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1989, West Front, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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