"I mean that the time where we need International agreement more than ever on the environment and the rest, poverty we are breaking up our International Institutions and the rule of law and Tony Blair is part of it"
- Clare Short
About this Quote
In this quote, Clare Short is revealing her concern about the present state of global affairs. She thinks that now, more than ever, it is important for nations to come together and reach agreements on crucial concerns such as the environment and hardship. Nevertheless, she likewise acknowledges that rather of strengthening international institutions and upholding the rule of law, there appears to be a pattern of breaking them down. And in this trend, she consists of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as a contributing element. Short's words highlight the importance of worldwide cooperation and the possible consequences of overlooking it.
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