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Military hardliners called me a security threat for promoting peace in South Asia and for supporting a broad-based gover
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"Military hardliners called me a 'security threat' for promoting peace in South Asia and for supporting a broad-based government in Afghanistan"

- Benazir Bhutto

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This quote by Benazir Bhutto talks with the tension between those that support for peace and also those that choose an even more militaristic approach. Bhutto was advocating for peace in South Asia and also for a broad-based federal government in Afghanistan, which was seen as a hazard to the armed forces hardliners. The hardliners checked out Bhutto's actions as a safety and security danger, most likely due to the fact that they felt that her activities would undermine their power and authority. Bhutto's quote talks to the power dynamics in between those who promote for peace and also those who favor an even more militaristic approach. It also talks to the relevance of having a broad-based federal government in Afghanistan, which is necessary for tranquility and security in the area. Bhutto's quote is a reminder that peace is possible, however it requires the teamwork of all events included.

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Benazir Bhutto This quote is written / told by Benazir Bhutto between June 21, 1953 and December 27, 2007. She was a famous Leader from Pakistan. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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