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Sacrificing American soldiers or innocent civilians in an unprecedented preemptive attack on a separate sovereign nation
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"Sacrificing American soldiers or innocent civilians in an unprecedented preemptive attack on a separate sovereign nation may well prove itself a most temporary medicine"

- Sean Penn

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This quote by Sean Penn is a warning versus using military force as an option to worldwide conflicts. Penn is warning versus the idea of a preemptive attack on a sovereign country, as it might result in the loss of innocent lives, both American soldiers and civilians. He is recommending that such an attack may supply a temporary solution, but the consequences of such an action might be significant and devastating. Penn is promoting for a more tranquil technique to fixing global disagreements, one that does not include the loss of innocent lives. He is stressing the value of finding a diplomatic option that is beneficial to all celebrations involved.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sean Penn somewhere between August 17, 1960 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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