Strength, without courage, will only lead to brutality. Courage, without strength, will only lead to futility. Only genuine courage and commitment to our values, backed by the will and the power to defend them, will lead us forward in the service of humanity.
To the Congress of the United States and to the great people of America, I wish to say 'Chazak Ve'ematz' be strong and of good courage, and we, and all peoples who cherish freedom, will be with you.
The Bible tells us that as Joshua stood on the verge of the Promised Land, he was given one exhortation: 'Chazak Ve'ematz' 'Be strong and of good courage".
Strength, without courage, will only lead to brutality. That is represented by Abu Ghraib.
Courage, without strength, will only lead to futility. That is represented in the article "Only Cowards Think We're At War" which appeared recently at the Huffington Post.
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