Accordingly, Clinton manifested the belief that the exceptional nature of the United States was a function of its willingness to act passionately upon its values and principles while “abjuring any selfish national interests.” Specifically, he declared that America would intervene in support of humanitarian interests, “because our [American] values demand it.” Clinton further asserted that actions such as halting human rights violations, promoting human rights, and spreading “democracy and respect for the rule of law” not only align with American values, but also preclude crises and the unnecessary expenditure of resources. Ultimately, Clinton, true to Wilsonian idealism, upheld a vision of cooperation grounded in American democratic
Accordingly, Clinton manifested the belief that the exceptional nature of the United States was a function of its willingness to act passionately upon its values and principles while “abjuring any selfish national interests.” Specifically, he declared that America would intervene in support of humanitarian interests, “because our [American] values demand it.” Clinton further asserted that actions such as halting human rights violations, promoting human rights, and spreading “democracy and respect for the rule of law” not only align with American values, but also preclude crises and the unnecessary expenditure of resources. Ultimately, Clinton, true to Wilsonian idealism, upheld a vision of cooperation grounded in American democratic