The President of the United States is the most powerful person in the world because we are the strongest country economically and militarily, and in the appeal of our idealism for liberty and freedom of conscience.

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And the stability of Asia -- economically, politically and militarily, is inextricably entwined with the stability and direction of China.

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Our nation is a leader diplomatically, militarily and economically, and it provides more humanitarian assistance to countries in need than any other.

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