I have opinions of my own - strong opinions - but I don't always agree with them.
George H. W. BushRead
My vision of a 'new world order' foresees a United Nations with a revitalized peacekeeping function.
Interpretation
The quote envisions a strengthened global organization for maintaining peace and order.
In this quote, George H. W. Bush expresses his aspiration for a reformed and more effective United Nations that plays a crucial role in peacekeeping efforts around the world. His concept of a 'new world order' suggests a future where international cooperation is central to solving global conflicts and promoting stability, highlighting the importance of collective action in addressing worldwide challenges.
In practice
This quote is perfect for a speech at a United Nations meeting to emphasize the need for revitalized peace efforts.
I have opinions of my own - strong opinions - but I don't always agree with them.
One of the good things about the way the Gulf War ended in 1991 is, you'd see the Vietnam veterans marching with the Gulf War veterans.
Communism didn't fall. It was pushed.
The anchor in our world today is freedom, holding us steady in times of change, a symbol of hope to all the world.
It's too much show business and too much prompting, too much artificiality, and not really debates. They're rehearsed appearances.
Appeasement does not work. As was the case in the 1930s, we see in Saddam Hussein an aggressive dictator threatening his neighbors.
When other Generals make mistakes their armies are beaten; when I get into a hole, my men pull me out of it.
One of the key qualities a leader must possess is the ability to detach from the chaos, mayhem, and emotions in a situation and make good, clear decisions based on what is actually happening.
We don't need giant personalities to transform companies. We need leaders who build not their own egos but the institutions they run.
Good leaders reach solutions, and then stop. They do not dare to rely on force.
Charisma is the result of effective leadership, not the other way around.
I think the most important thing... is leadership. It's something that has been lacking in young women and girls for a very long time, not because we don't want to but because of what society has labeled women to be. I think we are the most powerful beings in the world and that we should be given every opportunity.
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