We will export death and violence to the four corners of the earth in defense of our great nation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A threat to export violence globally in defense of the nation.
- In plain terms
- We will send violence to the world to defend the nation.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare to use force globally if needed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should violence be used to solve conflicts?
- What is the limit of defense?
Another view
This rhetoric promotes escalation rather than diplomacy.
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