"I don't think you can rely on Iran. I don't think you can rely on other radicals like the Taliban. They dispatched Al Qaida to bomb New York and Washington. What were they thinking? Were they that stupid? They weren't stupid. There is an irrationality there, and there is madness in this method"
- Benjamin Netanyahu
About this Quote
This quote by Benjamin Netanyahu is a reflection on the actions of Iran and other radicals like the Taliban. He is questioning why they would send out Al Qaida to bomb New York and Washington, indicating that it was an absurd and illogical decision. He is suggesting that there is a particular level of insanity in the method of these radicals, as it was a ridiculous act of violence. Netanyahu is indicating that these radicals can not be trusted, as their actions are unforeseeable and irrational. He is warning against depending on them, as their decisions are not based on logic or factor. This quote is a tip of the dangers of counting on radicals, and the unforeseeable nature of their actions.
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