I believe that Brazil was prepared to elect a woman. Why? Because Brazilian women achieved that. I didn't come here by myself, by my own merits. We are a majority here in this country.
Interpretation
Rousseff emphasizes the collective achievements of Brazilian women in achieving representation.
In this quote, Dilma Rousseff highlights the significance of women's collective efforts and accomplishments in Brazil, asserting that her election was not solely her individual success but a reflection of the broader societal support and readiness for female leadership. She acknowledges that women constitute a majority in the country and that this majority contributed to her ascendance, underscoring the importance of collaboration and representation in politics.
In practice
During a speech at a women's conference, I could reference Rousseff's quote to inspire future leaders.
To resolve this issue will require Iran to come to the table and discuss in a clear and forthright way how to prove to the international community that the intentions of their nuclear program are peaceful. [...] The question is going to be whether in these discussions they show themselves moving clearly in that direction.
The American foreign policy trauma of the sixties and seventies was caused by applying valid principles to unsuitable conditions.
People talk about smart sanctions and crippling sanctions. I've never seen smart sanctions, and crippling sanctions cripple everyone, including innocent civilians, and make the government more popular.
If the Arab Spring was a large nail in the coffin of al-Qaeda's ideology, the death of bin Laden was an equally large nail in the coffin of al-Qaeda the organization.
As someone who worked hard for a Labour victory in the 90s, do I regret it? Not really. It was bound to happen. And it'll happen with the next government, and the one after it. Because all governments serve us. They serve the filth.
Look for the enemies of Medicare, of higher minimum wages, of Social Security, of federal aid to education and there you will find the enemy of the Negro, the coalition of Dixiecrats and reactionary Republicans that seek to dominate the Congress.
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