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What does it mean?
The author promises that given ten years, Germany will be transformed beyond recognition.
In plain terms
Give me ten years and you won't recognize Germany.
What can you take from it?
Rapid national transformation is promised over a decade.

Where it applies

  • making national promises

Putting it to work

  • setting timeline goals

Questions to consider

  • What justifies rapid transformation promises?

Another view

The promise is empty without defining the nature of the transformation.

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