A successful marriage is a decision. You decide it's going to work. You can't always be there, but you have to be there enough. And you have to make sure you are where you're needed most.
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America will be far safer if we reduce the chances of a terrorist attack in one of our cities than if we diminish the civil liberties of our own people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Protecting civil liberties is more crucial than sacrificing them for security.
The quote emphasizes the importance of preserving civil liberties for citizens over compromising those rights in the name of security against potential terrorist attacks. It argues that a truly safe society is one that values individual freedoms while still working to mitigate threats, rather than resorting to oppressive measures that undermine democracy and personal rights.
Themes
Civil LibertiesSecurityTerrorismFreedomRights
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a debate on national security policies.
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