Principled leadership

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I agreed with nearly all of Harper's speech to B'nai Brith (Ottawa, 061018)

We are restoring Canada to its traditional and true role: principled leadership in world affairs.
A country that knows where it stands.
Speaks up for what’s right.
And invests in the tools of diplomacy: foreign aid, intelligence and military capability.
Friends, this is a role we have played countless times in our history.
A role we as Canadians should be proud of.
A role we will continue to pursue.

Hear hear!

I just wish I knew exactly which "principles" guide us. Oh and uhm, where exactly do we "stand" on things, and how do we determine exactly what's "right?"