"In the current environment, we find it very difficult to defend America, and so we keep our silence. Because, to be very frank with you, how can we defend America?"
- Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud
About this Quote
This quote by Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud speaks to the problem of defending America in the current environment. It indicates that the present environment is hostile to America, making it tough to safeguard the country. The quote likewise suggests that the speaker is selecting to remain quiet in the face of this hostility, as they feel that defending America is a difficult task. This quote speaks to the intricacy of the current political environment, and the difficulty of safeguarding a country that is dealing with criticism from lots of sides. It also speaks to the nerve of those who select to speak up in defense of America, despite the difficulty of doing so. Eventually, this quote acts as a suggestion of the value of standing up for what you believe in, even in the face of adversity.
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