Had we not responded to this first provocation with clarity of purpose; if we do not continue to demonstrate our determination; it would be a signal to actual and potential despots around the world.

• 如果我们不能坚持清楚的目标来面对这一挑战，如果我们不能继续表示出我们的决心，就会给全世界现有的和可能的暴君发出一个通行无阻的信号。