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What does it mean?
The speaker pledges peace but promises united resistance if war is forced upon them.
In plain terms
We want peace but will fight together if war comes.
What can you take from it?
Seek peace but prepare to defend it.

Where it applies

  • politics
  • international relations
  • community

Putting it to work

  • advocate peace
  • build alliances

Questions to consider

  • How do you balance peace and defense?
  • What unites you with others?

Another view

Rhetoric about peace often masks aggression.

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