Our words, actions, and diplomatic efforts should be aimed at trying to achieve pragmatic goals rather than creating rhetorical effect.
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No state should be allowed to profess partnership with the global coalition against terror, while continuing to aid, abet and sponsor terrorism.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A state cannot claim to fight terrorism while simultaneously supporting it.
This quote emphasizes the contradiction of a state that outwardly claims to oppose terrorism while covertly providing support to terrorist groups. It highlights the moral and ethical obligation of countries to be consistent in their actions and alliances, asserting that genuine commitment to combating terrorism requires a cessation of any form of support for it, directly or indirectly.
Themes
TerrorismCoalitionPartnershipAidEthics
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on international relations, addressing the importance of genuine cooperation against terrorism.
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