Bush was less successful in bringing public opinion along with him, ignoring Zoellick’s fourth tradition. The most successful American statesmen articulate and shape public opinion. As one wag observed about Bush, “You may be fixing the world but what are you doing for me?”5. Zoellick’s fifth tradition is American purpose, imagined by many as exceptional purpose, stemming from the ideals of freedom and liberty enshrined in their constitution. In a segment that will surprise many Canadians, Zoellick salutes Ronald Reagan’s style and strategy in dealing with the Soviet Union.

Source: National Post August 26, 2020 14:15 UTC