One thing I fear, that you Americans will do the same thing that you did after the last war. I mean that you will pull out of here and leave Europe, then Russia will have her way. Private enterprise and individual rights will be lost just as much as under a Nazi government. Frightful!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear that Americans will withdraw from Europe leading to Russian dominance and loss of private enterprise.
- In plain terms
- Leaving Europe allows Russia to take over and end private rights.
- What can you take from it?
- Withdrawal can lead to loss of freedom and economic rights.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the cost of withdrawal?
- How do we protect rights abroad?
Another view
Private enterprise can also be threatened within other geopolitical contexts.
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