In addition, she had a keen appreciation for America’s unique role in the world. As she remarked in 2002, as she accepted the Clare Boothe Luce Award:
“It is always good to come to America. Whereas other countries remind you of problems, America teaches you possibilities.
“America today is the only global super-power. Like it or not -- and, on balance, I do like it -- that is a fact. Only America has the reach and means to deal with Osama bin Laden or Saddam Hussein or the other wicked psychopaths who will sooner or later step into their shoes. The rest of the world can and should do more. But so often wealthy countries with much to offer and more to lose just cheer -- or grumble -- on the side-lines.
“For those who love liberty, the fortunes of America are even more our preoccupation than in years gone by.”
It was because she loved liberty, and worked tirelessly to defend it, that we at The Heritage Foundation are proud to have Lady Thatcher as our Patron, and to be the home of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom. We know the real “Iron Lady.” And no Hollywood production can substitute for the genuine article.