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Colby HallSep 7th, 2023, 11:55 am
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Presidential Libraries for multiple former U.S. Presidents have written a joint
statement for the first time to warn about the state of American democracy.

The statement is co-signed by libraries for past presidents, including Barack
Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George & Barbara Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy
Carter, Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Harry
Truman, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover. The presidential library for
Donald J. Trump is notably absent, mainly because it does not yet exist
similarly.

It is thought to be their first-ever joint statement on American democracy and
includes the ominous phrase “others see our own house in disarray.”

“Americans have a strong interest in supporting democratic movements and respect
for human rights around the world because free societies elsewhere contribute to
our own security and prosperity here at home,” the statement reads. “But that
interest is undermined when others see our own house in disarray.”

“The world will not wait for us to address our problems, so we must both
continue to strive toward a more perfect union and help those abroad looking for
U.S. leadership,” it continues before calling on “Our elected officials must
lead by example and govern effectively in ways that deliver for the American
people. This, in turn, will help to restore trust in public service.”

Read the complete statement below:

> The unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as
> stated in the Declaration of Independence, are principles that bind us
> together as Americans. They have enabled the United States to strive toward a
> more perfect union, even when we have not always lived up to those ideals.
> 
> As a diverse nation of people with different backgrounds and beliefs,
> democracy holds us together. We are a country rooted in the rule of law, where
> the protection of the rights of all people is paramount. At the same time, we
> live among our fellow citizens, underscoring the importance of compassion,
> tolerance, pluralism, and respect for others.
> 
> We, the undersigned, represent a wide range of views across a breadth of
> issues. We recognize that these views can exist peaceably side by side when
> rooted in the principles of democracy. Debate and disagreement are central
> features in a healthy democracy. Civility and respect in political discourse,
> whether in an election year or otherwise, are essential.
> 
> Americans have a strong interest in supporting democratic movements and
> respect for human rights around the world because free societies elsewhere
> contribute to our own security and prosperity here at home. But that interest
> is undermined when others see our own house in disarray. The world will not
> wait for us to address our problems, so we must both continue to strive toward
> a more perfect union and help those abroad looking for U.S. leadership.
> 
> Each of us has a role to play and responsibilities to uphold. Our elected
> officials must lead by example and govern effectively in ways that deliver for
> the American people. This, in turn, will help to restore trust in public
> service. The rest of us must engage in civil dialogue; respect democratic
> institutions and rights; uphold safe, secure, and accessible elections; and
> contribute to local, state, or national improvement.
> 
> By signing this statement, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles of
> democracy undergirding this great nation, protecting our freedom, and
> respecting our fellow citizens. When united by these convictions, America is
> stronger as a country and an inspiration for others.

 

(H/T Isaac Dovere)

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