'We hope and pray that by our efforts today and in the future the tenor of debate in this august house will greatly improve to carry the country forward in peace, harmony and reconciliation between all the races.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Better debate in government should lead to peace and reconciliation across all racial groups.
- In plain terms
- We hope talk in parliament improves so all races get along better.
- What can you take from it?
- Improve political discourse to foster racial reconciliation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we talk better across divides?
- What stops true reconciliation?
Another view
Improved speech does not always change deep underlying social prejudices.
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