Statement By Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton
My early morning thoughts:
Let us not weaponize who we are, nor abandon who we have always been.
We are, and have always been, a Zone of Peace, sovereign nations with an unquestionable right to self-determination, to dignity, and to live by values that have defined our identity across generations.
We are not perfect. No nation is. Like others in this Hemisphere, we have confronted criminal elements intent on eroding the fabric of our societies. We have had to challenge rogue leaders who place self-interest above the public good. We have had to confront greed and corruption, even at the highest levels of governance. None of this justifies war. No grievance, no imperfection, no internal failing warrants the destruction that war leaves in its wake. The cost to lives, to sovereignty, to future generations is far too great a price to bear.
Our response must be principled and measured. We must choose diplomacy over domination, dialogue over destruction. We must engage international partners and institutions committed to peace, stability, justice, and democratic governance. History teaches us that power without restraint breeds instability. Bullies, regardless of size, influence, or military might, must never be allowed to dictate how free peoples live, govern themselves, or resolve their differences. It is deeply alarming to see those “superpowers” attempt to impose their will on smaller nations under the guise of security, order, or influence.
We must not cower. We must stand firm for what is right, what is fair, and what is just. How we stand matters.
Strength must be guided by wisdom.
Principle must be anchored in restraint.
Peace, however imperfect, remains our greatest act of courage.
We are living in troubling times. We must remain vigilant. I rest my case.
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Statement By Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton My early morning thoughts: Let us not weaponize who we are, nor abandon who we have always been. We are, and have always been, a Zone of Peace, sovereign nations with an unquestionable right to self-determination, to dignity, and to live by values that have defined our
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