Our war on terror begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped and defeated.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Outlines a specific and indefinite timeline for military conflict against global terrorism.
- In plain terms
- The fight against terrorists continues until all are stopped.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit to long-term security goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does a war end?
- What defines victory against terror?
Another view
It lacks a clear definition of victory.
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