“Our planet is experiencing globalization on an unprecedented scale. Amplified by modern technology, its forces enrich every American community. These forces, however, also endanger our freedom to live as we wish and to preserve the conditions and values we cherish. Humanity needs to harness these forces. Otherwise, they could overwhelm us.

“The United States finds itself at one of those moments when the actions of one nation can shape the future of humankind. Drawing on our rich and varied traditions and putting aside our many differences, we can begin this day to lead the formation of an open, civilized world.

“An open world is not just one where prosperity can be shared fairly and humanely. It is also one where nations and communities feel that they control their own destinies. A civilized world is one where nations strive to make one another more prosperous and secure, and better able to protect and preserve the resources of our only planet.