"During the 1990s, world leaders looked at the mounting threat of terrorism, looked up, looked away, and hoped the problem would go away"
- John Boehner
About this Quote
This quote by John Boehner is a reflection on the mindset of world leaders in the 1990s towards the growing threat of terrorism. It suggests that world leaders were aware of the threat postured by terrorism, but chose to ignore it and hope that it would just disappear. This mindset of complacency and inactiveness was eventually misdirected, as terrorism has actually become a significant worldwide issue in the 21st century. The quote acts as a reminder of the value of taking definitive action to resolve global dangers, rather than just hoping that they will go away. It also highlights the requirement for international cooperation and cooperation in order to effectively deal with worldwide concerns.
This quote is written / told by John Boehner somewhere between November 17, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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