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“I would support a Presidential candidate who pledged to take the following steps: ... At the end of the war in the Persian Gulf, press for a comprehensive Middle East settlement and for a 'new world order' based not on Pax Americana but on peace through law with a stronger U.N. and World Court.” quote by George McGovern
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“I would support a Presidential candidate who pledged to take the following steps: ... At the end of the war in the Persian Gulf, press for a comprehensive Middle East settlement and for a 'new world order' based not on Pax Americana but on peace through law with a stronger U.N. and World Court.”

George McGovern

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Advocates for a new world order based on law and stronger UN, not US dominance, after Persian Gulf war.

In simple terms: Promotes legal international order over American hegemony.

Key Takeaway

Support global law and institutions.

Themes

politics peace law

Mood

idealistic strategic

Type

political visionary

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • diplomacy
  • education
  • activism

Key Concepts

international relations global governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can law replace power politics?
  • What role should the UN play?
A Different Perspective

Implementation faces geopolitical resistance.

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