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We can no longer apply the classic criteria to clearly determine whether and when we should use military force.
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"We can no longer apply the classic criteria to clearly determine whether and when we should use military force. We are waging war in Afghanistan, for example, but it's an asymmetrical war where the enemies are criminals instead of soldiers"

- Otto Schily

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Otto Schily somewhere between July 20, 1932 and today. He/she was a famous Public Servant from Germany. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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