Nobody can threaten this country. Oh, they may be able to bomb buildings and obviously disrupt lives.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush says terrorists can disrupt but cannot threaten the country itself.
- In plain terms
- Attacks hurt us but won't destroy the nation.
- What can you take from it?
- Resilience matters more than fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does disruption become a threat?
- How resilient is a nation?
Another view
Minimizing threats may understate real risks.
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