George W Bush administration, history homework help

In your original post, address the following: George W. Bush commented in his 2001 inaugural address that America had gone out into the world to protect, not to possess; and to defend, not to conquer. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give specific examples to support your position.

Be sure to cite the references below & evidence/ page numbers and chapters in both posts.

Foner, Eric. Give Me Liberty!. 4th ed. Vol. 2. New York: W.W. Norton, 2014. Print.
Foner, Eric. Voices of Freedom. 4th ed. Vol. 2. New York: W.W. Norton, 2014. Print.

For your reply, find a classmate that agrees with your orignial position and write a counter argument.