You can't just treat the past as though nothing has happened, see.

I know. Both our sides fought rather fiercely back then.

But you've given us quite the fright too.

No. Your strength, your tenacity...

We, the United States, would be the ones who know best.

I've come to understand this well, for I have been watching, always, since then.

You all are worthy of respect.

Pity from the winning side, eh?