The United States of America never goes to war because we want to, we only go to war because we have to.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker states the US only goes to war out of necessity, not choice.
- In plain terms
- The US goes to war only when it must, not because it wants to.
- What can you take from it?
- War is a last resort, not a first option.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is war truly necessary?
- Who decides necessity?
Another view
Necessity is subjective and debated by policymakers.
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