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Also, people are not often aware of the way the United States policies influence what happens in places like Haiti or El
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"Also, people are not often aware of the way the United States' policies influence what happens in places like Haiti or El Salvador or Nicaragua. Or in Columbia right now"

- Edwidge Danticat

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This quote by Edwidge Danticat speaks with the lack of awareness of the United States' impact on other countries. The United States has a long history of intervening in the affairs of other countries, frequently with ravaging repercussions. This quote suggests that individuals are not familiar with the US' function in places like Haiti, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Columbia. The US has a history of supporting overbearing regimes in these countries, causing human rights abuses and financial difficulty. The US has likewise been associated with military interventions in these nations, leading to further instability and violence. This quote works as a tip of the United States' role worldwide and the requirement for higher awareness of the United States' influence on other nations. It is very important to recognize the US' function on the planet and to understand the effects of US policies on other nations.

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Haiti Flag This quote is written / told by Edwidge Danticat somewhere between January 19, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Author from Haiti. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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