"I think what's going on in Guantanamo Bay and other places is a disgrace to the U.S.A. I wouldn't say it's the cause of terrorism, but it has given impetus and excuses to potential terrorists to lash out at our country and justify their despicable acts"
- Jimmy Carter
About this Quote
This quote by Jimmy Carter talks to the negative effect of the U.S. government's actions in Guantanamo Bay and other locations. He thinks that these actions are a disgrace to the U.S.A. and have actually offered prospective terrorists with a reason to lash out at the country. He does not believe that these actions are the cause of terrorism, but they have actually certainly offered terrorists a validation for their despicable acts. This quote highlights the value of the U.S. government taking responsibility for its actions and acknowledging the potential consequences of its decisions. It is vital that the U.S. federal government takes actions to guarantee that its actions do not supply any validation for terrorism.
This quote is written / told by Jimmy Carter somewhere between October 1, 1924 and today. He was a famous President from USA.
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