We do not speak for our government. We speak for the millions of Americans who believe in decency, diplomacy, and the dignity of every human being on this earth.
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To every nation, every people, every community that has been wounded by words or actions carried out in the name of the United States of America — we see you. We hear you. And we are deeply, genuinely sorry.
We are sorry for the sharp words hurled at allies who stood by us for generations. We are sorry for the threats, the tariffs used as weapons, the contempt shown toward neighbors and partners who deserved respect.
We are sorry for the bombings and military actions that have brought suffering to families who only wanted peace. We are sorry for the abandonment of diplomatic norms that took decades to build, and that exist to protect human lives.
We are sorry for the embarrassment of leadership that does not reflect our values — that mistakes cruelty for strength, chaos for boldness, and self-interest for patriotism.
"America at its best is a nation that leads with moral courage, lifts others up, and earns its place in the world through decency and example. We believe in that America. We are fighting to restore it."
Please know: we are not all like this. Millions of us voted differently. Millions of us march, organize, speak out, and refuse to be silent. Millions of us are ashamed — and we are doing something about it.
Insults directed at world leaders, allies, and international institutions. Language that demeans, threatens, and divides rather than unites.
Military strikes and operations that have cost innocent lives. Actions taken without the consent of the American people or the counsel of allies.
The abandonment of NATO commitments, trade agreements, and international partnerships that generations of Americans built and maintained.
Withdrawal from climate accords and the rollback of environmental protections at a moment when the planet needs every nation at the table.
Attacks on the free press, the judiciary, democratic norms, and the rule of law — the foundations that make any just government possible.
Policies that have separated families, demonized immigrants and refugees, and stripped dignity from the most vulnerable among us.
America is teachers and nurses, scientists and artists, farmers and factory workers. It is immigrants who became citizens, veterans who served with honor, and young people who believe a better world is possible.
America is the people who protested in the streets, donated to legal funds, ran for school board, knocked on doors, and refused to look away. We are the majority. We are still here. And we are not done.
We ask the world not to judge 330 million people by the actions of one man and the enablers who put their ambition above their country. We ask for your patience — and we promise to earn it back.
No border drawn on a map, no flag, no language, no religion — nothing separates us from our shared humanity.
Every child born anywhere on this earth deserves clean water, safety, and the chance to grow. Every parent deserves to see their children thrive. Every person deserves to live free from the threat of bombs, sanctions, and the cruelty of powerful men treating nations like chess pieces.
We are all human. That is enough. That has always been enough.
We call on every human being — American or not — to reject the politics of fear and division, and to choose the harder, more beautiful path: working together as one.
History has shown that America can course-correct. We have done it before. We abolished slavery. We gave women the vote. We faced down fascism. We passed the Civil Rights Act. We are capable of our better angels.
The arc of the moral universe is long. But together — Americans and the global community acting as partners — we can bend it toward justice.
Apologies without action are empty. Here is how every American can help remove the leeches, vote out the enablers, and restore what we have lost.
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— Concerned Americans · dearworldwearesorry.us