"America has lost the moral high ground with the rest of the world, and we have fewer allies as a result. President Bush and his administration have undermined the war on terror by using tactics outlawed by international treaty and condemned by even our closest friends"
- John Olver
About this Quote
This quote by John Olver recommends that the actions of the Bush administration have actually had a negative influence on America's standing on the planet. By using techniques that are outlawed by worldwide treaty and condemned by even our closest allies, the US has actually lost the moral high ground and has less allies as an outcome. This has weakened the war on terror, as the United States is no longer viewed as a leader in the fight versus terrorism. The quote suggests that the US requires to take a more responsible approach to diplomacy in order to regain its standing on the planet and strengthen its alliances.
This quote is written / told by John Olver somewhere between September 3, 1936 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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"As the war on terror continues, Americans must honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for the protection of this nation and the hope of peace"
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"From reading over the notes for each session it was apparent that there had been improvement by more or less regular steps from almost complete terror at sight of the rabbit to a completely positive response with no signs of disturbance"
