UKIP's 13 MEPs form the biggest component of Europe of Freedom and Democracy.

BBC: UKIP forms new Eurosceptic group

But it is far from clear that in embracing this very modern form of freedom, libertarians are being true to the timeless verities embodied in America's founding documents.

WSJ: 'Right Wing Lice'

My friends, at every turning point in our history, we, the people, have chosen unity over division, heeding our founders' call to America's eternal mission to form a more perfect union, to widen the circle of opportunity deep in the reach of freedom and strengthen the bonds of our community.

CNN: Clinton: Time again to choose a more perfect union