Facing New Empires

The United States has been forced to confront empires in the past. America faced off against the Spanish Empire, and in the end, that empire was eliminated. A half century later, the US was attacked by the Empire of Japan. Less than five years later, that empire was no more. Russia and Red China no doubt have imperial ambitions, but both should realize a nation that vanqishes empires remains ready and able to protect freedom around the globe.