Famous quote by Chris Van Hollen

In fact, if you look upon the situation today, there is great division in the world and we have failed to capitalize on

"In fact, if you look upon the situation today, there is great division in the world and we have failed to capitalize on that unity to finish the job in Afghanistan and against al Qaeda"

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This quote by Chris Van Hollen speaks to the present state of the globe and the failing of countries to find with each other to attain a typical goal. He is describing the recurring dispute in Afghanistan as well as the fight versus al Qaeda. He is recommending that the globe is split and that this division has avoided us from attaining success in Afghanistan as well as against al Qaeda. He is implying that if we can integrate and unite, we might complete the job in Afghanistan and also against al Qaeda. This quote talks to the demand for countries to find together and also work in the direction of an usual goal in order to achieve success. It additionally talks with the significance of unity and exactly how it can be used to accomplish wonderful points.

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This quote is written / told by Chris Van Hollen somewhere between January 10, 1959 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.
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