As part of Breitbart’s coverage for America 250, we introduce America’s Tribute, featuring original videos submitted by Members of Parliament, Cabinet, and Government. These contributions echo a unifying theme: a love for the country.
Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) shared his thoughts on how the U.S. emerged as a global superpower following World War II, emphasizing that freedom, market-driven principles, and those who defend them are at the core of America’s greatness.
He opened with, “America is a great country because Americans are generally good people.”
Johnson noted how the aftermath of World War II “catapulted the United States to superpower status,” remarking that this outcome was quite fortunate for global peace and security.
The senator pointed out that America’s influence in the world isn’t based on conquest, insisting that “America has never sent its sons and daughters to conquer lands,” but rather aims to “help others achieve what we have.”
“If you doubt that, look at the two countries that lost that world war,” he said, referring to post-war Japan and Germany. “With American aid, Japan and Germany quickly became the two richest countries on earth.”
Johnson argued that this was not mere luck, but a result of the values and principles the U.S. instilled during the post-war period. He mentioned that these nations adopted “the enduring values and principles of the United States,” particularly “economic policies based on free market competition.”
The senator stressed America’s foundational belief in “God-given, unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” encapsulating it all in one word: “freedom.”
“Throughout our nation’s history, freedom has been the single essential ingredient,” he stated, claiming that it has allowed Americans to “dream, aspire, build, and create this wonder.”
Johnson described the United States as “this wonder we call America,” concluding that his affection for the country stems from its freedoms and the individuals who safeguard them. “I love America because of its freedom and the good people who fiercely protect it for all of us,” he expressed.
