13 Presidential Centers Unite to Promote ‘Democracy Principles’
The Presidential Centers Unite to Address the State of American Democracy
In a historic move, the presidential centers of thirteen ex-presidents have come together to issue a rare joint statement on the state of American democracy. This statement, released on Thursday, emphasizes the need for “compassion, tolerance, pluralism, and respect” in the political arena.
With signatories ranging from the foundation of former President Herbert Hoover to Barack Obama, the statement outlines the core values of the United States and underscores the importance of its institutions. It also reaffirms each foundation’s commitment to the principles of democracy. This is a groundbreaking moment, as it marks the first time presidential libraries have joined forces to make a statement of this nature, as reported by the Associated Press.
“As a diverse nation of people with different backgrounds and beliefs, democracy holds us together,” the statement declares. “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.”
Titled “Strengthening our democracy,” the message acknowledges that the United States has not always lived up to its stated ideals. However, it highlights how the pursuit of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” has propelled the country towards a “more perfect union.” The signatories represent a diverse cross-section of the American people and believe that differing views can coexist peacefully when rooted in the principles of democracy.
“Debate and disagreement are central features in a healthy democracy,” the statement continues. “Civility and respect in political discourse, whether in an election year or otherwise, are essential.”
Regarding the current state of American democracy, the statement suggests that the country is currently a “house in disarray,” which undermines its ability to support democracy and human rights abroad. The signatories emphasize the urgency of addressing these issues, stating that the world cannot wait for the United States to resolve its problems. They believe that effective governance and delivering for the American people will help restore trust in public service and provide leadership on the global stage.
The signatories include the foundations, libraries, or organizations connected to former Presidents Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Harry Truman, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Hoover.
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The joint statement was reportedly organized by the George W. Bush Institute’s executive director, David Kramer, a former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor under George W. Bush. Kramer, who signed off on the letter himself, gained notoriety for leaking the infamous Steele Dossier to Buzzfeed News in an alleged attempt to prevent former President Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration, according to a report from the Daily Caller. The dossier, funded by the Clinton campaign for opposition research, contained unfounded rumors and innuendo about Trump and was used by the FBI to obtain warrants to surveil his 2016 campaign.
The Eisenhower Foundation respectfully declined to sign the statement, stating that there had been no collective discussion about it and only an invitation to sign. It remains unclear if anyone from Trump’s team was approached to sign the letter. While there is a website for Trump’s presidential library, he has not yet established a physical location or announced plans for one.
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