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Agreement Quote by Anthony Eden

“Our quarrel is not with Egypt, still less with the Arab world. It is with Colonel Nasser. He has shown that he is not a man who can be trusted to keep an agreement. Now he has torn up all his country's promises to the Suez Canal Company and has even gone back on his own statements.” quote by Anthony Eden
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“Our quarrel is not with Egypt, still less with the Arab world. It is with Colonel Nasser. He has shown that he is not a man who can be trusted to keep an agreement. Now he has torn up all his country's promises to the Suez Canal Company and has even gone back on his own statements.”

Anthony Eden

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Source Speech: House of Commons, 1956

The conflict is with Nasser, not Egypt or the Arab world; he broke promises regarding the Suez Canal.

In simple terms: Nasser betrayed agreements, not the region.

Key Takeaway

Hold leaders accountable.

Themes

politics trust international relations

Mood

cautious critical

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • government negotiations
  • foreign policy
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

Diplomacy betrayal colonial legacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What broader factors contributed to the crisis?
  • How can trust be rebuilt after betrayal?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on individuals may oversimplify complex geopolitics.

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