'I mean if there are going to be missiles that are going off and there are going to be going off over Canadian airspace whether we want it or not, no I don't think that is acceptable. I think that we want to be at the table.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Canada should have a seat at the decision table if missiles fly over its airspace.
- In plain terms
- If missiles go over Canada, Canada must be involved in decisions.
- What can you take from it?
- Sovereignty demands a say in security threats over your territory.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much say should a nation have?
- What is the threshold for intervention?
Another view
Influence does not always guarantee control over decisions.
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