If there is anyone who still wonders why this war is being fought, let him look to Norway. If there is anyone who has any delusions that this war could have been averted, let him look to Norway; and if there is anyone who doubts the democratic will to win, again I say, let him look to Norway.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Norway exemplifies the reasons for fighting the war and the necessity of democratic resolve.
- In plain terms
- Look at Norway to understand why we fight and why we will win.
- What can you take from it?
- Use concrete examples to justify war and resolve.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What examples motivate you?
- How do you define democratic will?
Another view
War justification often relies on selective examples.
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