It's important to underscore this overriding fact: women are not just victims of conflict-they are agents of peace and agents of change.
Hillary ClintonRead
I learned to be far more skeptical of what I'm told by presidents, no matter who the presidents are, and also to be much more cautious, always, in any action or vote that could lead to the use of American military power and most particularly what we call 'boots on the ground.'
Interpretation
Skepticism towards leadership decisions is crucial, especially regarding military actions.
In this quote, Hillary Clinton emphasizes the importance of being cautious and skeptical when it comes to the information provided by political leaders, particularly concerning the use of military force. The phrase 'boots on the ground' refers to the deployment of ground troops, underscoring the gravity of military decisions and the need for careful consideration before taking action.
In practice
During a political debate, one might quote this to emphasize the need for cautious military policies.
It's important to underscore this overriding fact: women are not just victims of conflict-they are agents of peace and agents of change.
The worst thing that can happen in a democracy - as well as in an individual's life - is to become cynical about the future and lose hope.
First, we parents have to back up school authority and quit making excuses for our kids when they misbehave.
The first lesson I've learned is that no matter what you do in your life, you have to figure out your own internal rhythms - I mean, what works for you doesn't necessarily work for your friend.
I feel like every day, every minute I have to make the most of.
It does not matter what country we live in, who our leaders are, or even who we are. Because we are human, we therefore have rights. And because we have rights, governments are bound to protect them.
A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States.
People tend to judge presidents on how the economy performs, and yet we don't expect them to have the power to do much about it. Or we don't want them to exercise that power, if they were to have it.
Presidential ambition is a disease that can only be cured by embalming fluid.
Five decades ago, as India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, began visibly ailing, the nation and the world were consumed by the question: 'After Nehru, who?' The inexpressible fear lay in the subtext to the question: 'After Nehru, what?'
When you restore democracy, you cannot say that only those who worked for the restoration of democracy will be allowed to use the privileges of a democracy.
Our American heritage is threatened as much by our own indifference as it is by the most unscrupulous office or by the most powerful foreign threat. The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.
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