I will be a commander in chief who will never mislead us into war.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kerry vows to avoid misleading the public about war decisions.
- In plain terms
- He promises truthfulness about going to war.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty is vital in military command.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we verify this?
- Why is this needed?
Another view
Intentions do not guarantee future actions.
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