Syria should not belong to one family, to one coterie, or to one party. It belongs to all the people of Syria equally, in all their religious and ethnic diversity.
Interpretation
Syria should be governed by all its diverse people, not dominated by a select few.
William Hague's quote emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and equal representation in the governance of Syria. He advocates for a political system that respects and incorporates the diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds of the Syrian population, instead of allowing power to be concentrated in the hands of a single family or group. This reflects a broader message about democracy and equality within societies that have a rich tapestry of cultures and identities.
In practice
This quote can be used in discussions about political reform in Syria.
Governments that use violence to stop democratic development will not earn themselves respite forever. They will pay an increasingly high price for actions which they can no longer hide from the world with ease, and will find themselves on the wrong side of history.
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When Western politicians propose blanket discrimination against Islam, they bolster the terrorists' propaganda.
...the Communists everywhere support every revolutionary movement against the existing social and political order of things... They openly declare that their ends can be attained only by the forcible overthrow of all existing social conditions.
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