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What does it mean?
The speaker would reject treaties that lack ratification or do not align with the country's best interests.
In plain terms
Only accept treaties that are ratified and make sense for the nation.
What can you take from it?
Ensure treaties are ratified and beneficial before acceptance.

Where it applies

  • international negotiations
  • legislative review

Putting it to work

  • vet treaties carefully
  • seek public consensus

Questions to consider

  • What makes a treaty sensible?
  • Who decides ratification?

Another view

Rigidity might prevent useful compromises.

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