'The world is the most dangerous place it's ever been now because of what our country has done, and is doing, and we have to take it back.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clark claims the world is at its most dangerous due to US actions and calls for reclaiming control.
- In plain terms
- The US makes the world more dangerous and we must fix it.
- What can you take from it?
- National actions have global consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do nations impact global safety?
- Who is responsible for peace?
Another view
It attributes global danger solely to one country.
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