There is no doubt that our nation's security and defeating terrorism trump all other priorities.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- National security and counterterrorism are more important than any other policy goals.
- In plain terms
- Safety and stopping terror come before everything else.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize security above all other concerns.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What comes after security?
- How do you define trump?
Another view
Other priorities like healthcare or education might also be critical.
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