This crusade, this war on terrorism is going to take a while.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush warns that the war on terrorism will take a long time.
- In plain terms
- Fighting terrorism will not end quickly.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare for a long struggle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we end a war without dates?
- What defines success here?
Another view
It lacks a clear definition of victory or endpoints.
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