"We fully support the strikes against terrorist targets, not against the country, not against the culture, not against a religion, but against an enemy of them all"
- Ricardo Lagos
About this Quote
In this quote, Ricardo Lagos is expressing his support for military strikes against terrorist targets. He clarifies that these strikes are not directed towards a specific nation, culture, or faith, however rather against a common enemy that threatens them all. This suggests that the opponent being targeted is not a particular nation or group, but rather a hazardous ideology or group that positions a threat to several countries and their values. By highlighting that the strikes are not against a particular culture or faith, Lagos is stressing the significance of unity and standing together versus a shared opponent.
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