Cool Kids Follow the Rules
- All three branches of government need constant protection and support.
- Citizens of a republic must obey the laws, which they helped make themselves as part of a free society, if they want their rights respected.
- Despots just impose the law on their subjects.
- People who disobey the law aren't smarter, they're just showing their ignorance and/or depravity.
- The U.S. Congress isn't perfect, but it's the best in the world.
- Coolidge looks forward to working with Congress for the benefit of everyone.
- Coolidge is also very encouraged by the last election, which seemed to show that Americans want to keep working together towards a better nation.
- There's still work to be done to unite people, but he's encouraged by what he sees.
- Americans should also be encouraged by what's already been accomplished, not be intimidated by how much is left to do.
- The U.S. has maintained peace at home, and its government maintains a conscience that promotes things like prosperity, industry, development of natural resources, women's rights, education, religion, and justice.
- America seeks influence abroad only to save others, not to conquer them.