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Europe has a long and tragic history of mostly domestic terrorism
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"Europe has a long and tragic history of mostly domestic terrorism"

- Gijs de Vries

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This quote by Gijs de Vries talks to the long and tragic history of terrorism in Europe. It suggests that the majority of terrorism in Europe has been domestic in nature, indicating that it has been perpetrated by people or groups within the very same nation or area. This remains in contrast to international terrorism, which is committed by individuals or groups from outside the country or region. This quote highlights the fact that terrorism has been a significant issue in Europe for many years, and that it has had a disastrous influence on the lives of many people. It also functions as a pointer that terrorism is a worldwide issue, which it is essential to take actions to avoid it from happening in the future.

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Netherland Flag This quote is written / told by Gijs de Vries somewhere between February 22, 1956 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Netherland. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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