We achieved a deal with the Russians that didn't wind up…
“We achieved a deal with the Russians that didn't wind up in two days of strikes that would have sent a, quote, "message," but would not have removed the weapons. We struck a deal to get all of the declared weapons out of Syria. Never before in a conflict has that ever happened, that during the conflict weapons of mass destruction are taken out of the zone of conflict. And thank God we did that, because if we hadn't done that, today ISIL would have those chemical weapons in large parts of the country.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A rare diplomatic success removed weapons of mass destruction from Syria, preventing their misuse.
In simple terms: Diplomacy removed dangerous weapons from Syria.
Key Takeaway
Support and pursue diplomatic solutions.
Themes
diplomacy
nonproliferation
peace
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- peace negotiations
- weapon removal
- regional security
Key Concepts
conflict resolution
international law
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure lasting compliance?
- How can similar successes be replicated elsewhere?
A Different Perspective
Diplomatic agreements can be fragile and require ongoing enforcement.