There are those who propose that both sides remove all their forces from Germany. That's a silly idea. The Germans hate us; we couldn't think of removing our forces from Germany.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dismisses the idea of removing forces from Germany, citing mutual hostility.
- In plain terms
- Removing troops from Germany is a bad idea because the Germans hate us.
- What can you take from it?
- Mutual hostility can make withdrawal from strategic areas unwise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does presence guarantee safety?
- When is withdrawal the better option?
Another view
Withdrawing forces might reduce tension rather than increase it.
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