"The need for a permanent status resolution approved by Congress is made even more clear to me because of my experience as a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations"
- Dick Thornburgh
About this Quote
Dick Thornburgh's quote highlights the value of a long-term status resolution approved by Congress. As a previous Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Thornburgh has seen firsthand the requirement for a resolution that will supply stability and security for all nations. He thinks that Congress should take the lead in creating a resolution that will make sure that all countries are dealt with relatively and equitably. He also believes that Congress ought to take the effort to guarantee that the resolution is long-term, so that it can provide a lasting service to the issues facing the global neighborhood. Thornburgh's experience in the United Nations has actually made him acutely familiar with the need for a long-term status resolution, and he is prompting Congress to take action.
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