'I believe that this nation will be continuously cursed, until the leadership of this Government changes its accursed policy of Pacific Revised Apartheid and of not supporting Israel.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker predicts a curse on the nation until the government changes its policy toward Indians and Israel.
- In plain terms
- He links national misfortune to political stance.
- What can you take from it?
- Policy change is seen as necessary for national well‑being.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can political change affect a nation's fate?
- What evidence supports this link?
Another view
Causality between policy and curse is not empirically proven.
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