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Parody Al Gore won the 2000 election after narrowly carrying the state of Florida. The following September terrorists attacked the United States and President Gore delivered this address to the...
...I have studied the foundations of international law, which lie in the doctrines of the 16th-century Dutch philosopher Grotius, who lived in The Hague, which, though many do not know it, is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands, and was until the 18th cen- ^^k tury under Spanish domination until the famous Battle of the Spoons of 1728...
...But in this high political season—and this is my main point—we obviously have a responsi-bility—and as one who has long warned against dependence on foreign oil let me be clear about this—to operate either within the framework of international law or outside the framework...
...A military response to this attack is justified, and some say we should undertake that, and I agree...
...Many would say that we made ourselves vulnerable to this attack because of our dependence on fossil fuels...
...That is the plan of action I lay before you tonight...
...For my brain is like a laser...
...That is my core point...
...The solution to the challenge we now face is neither to confront a fifth-rate military power nor to seek vengeance nor seek justice for our dead, but to avoid long-term, open-ended processes that might confuse the consequences of our emerging national strategy...
...In my estimation, it is feasible to operate outside the framework of international law, but also let me add, in accord with our international treaties and obligations, the efficacy of operating within the framework of international law is also an effective means of maximizing our own responsibilities...
...I have made that point myself many times...
...And that is my main point...
...And from a legal standpoint I believe we are fully justified in not acting the way we might deem it necessary to act...
...And if we are to sustain cooperation within this context, it will take clear thinking and thoughtful leadership...
...It is thoughtful...
...The following September terrorists attacked the United States and President Gore delivered this address to the American people...
...I have not raised this point, but many have raised it, and they have noted that the Republican party is in bed with the oil companies . . . a point that I have not raised but many others have...
...President Albert Gore's Message To Congress September 20, 2001 My fellow Americans, the United States has been viciously attacked...
...That is the main point I would like to raise...
...For this is my main point...
...And as a student of history, which many consider me to be—and forgive me if my erudition is too overwhelming—let me just make my point clear...
...And yet the degree of engagement we are willing to accept does not manifestly adhere to our national interests...
...And as for the moral justification for this course, let me just add that Rob Reiner observed...
...And I wrote this speech myself, which should be obvious to you...
...It is clear...
...For I was one who supported unilateral intervention, and while others may cater their policies to satisfy the far-right-wing views of their party, we cannot jump from one open-ended task to another...
Vol. 8 • October 2002 • No. 4
