"We have no quarrel with America. We all know NATO is the strongest military machine in the world. We simply want them to stop being so busy with our country and worry about their own problems"
- Slobodan Milosevic
About this Quote
This quote by Slobodan Milosevic suggests that Serbia does not have any problems with America or NATO, but rather wants them to concentrate on their own issues rather of interfering in Serbia's affairs. Milosevic acknowledges that NATO is the strongest military maker worldwide, but he believes that they must not be so associated with Serbia's internal matters. This quote shows Serbia's desire for autonomy and self-reliance from foreign powers. It likewise indicates that Serbia can handling its own affairs without the need for outside disturbance. Milosevic's words recommend that Serbia is not trying to find a battle with America or NATO, but rather wants to be left alone to handle its own affairs.
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