Taken in context, it’s pretty clear he meant romance as in the classical meaning. That being adventure, defending the chivalric ideal and such.
But of course, in modern parlance, all romance has to do with is who’s sticking what into whom in a sexually explicit manner. And all idealism is foolishness and jingoistic.
What I wanted to say.....what W should say to explain himself better.....however, neither him or I are as gifted as you! Well Said!