Abraham LincolnvsJohn C. Calhoun

Such pronouncements risk repeating past errors. Coercion rarely wins hearts, and threatening neighbors seldom begets lasting peace. We must tread cautiously, lest we stumble into a conflict born of bluster rather than reasoned diplomacy. Remember, a house divided cannot stand, and that applies to nations, too.

Maduro's capture offers opportunity, but Trump's meddling repeats past errors. Cuba, sovereign, should not be strong-armed into deals. Self-determination, sir, demands we respect nations, even those erring. Imposing our will only breeds resentment and future conflict, as history so clearly demonstrates.

Madam, while rights are paramount, outright coercion invites greater suffering. My opponent errs; self-determination does not shield oppression. It demands internal reform, not external meddling. We offer a path, not a prison. Lead by example, not by force.

Madam, self-determination is not a shield for oppression, but a principle. Intervention, selectively applied, becomes tyranny. Whose morality dictates? Lincoln's "house divided" analogy is flawed. Diverse nations, respecting boundaries, foster stability far better than forced unity.