Democracy Quote by Bill Clinton
“No government really rooted in limited, parliamentary democracy should have the power to make its citizens fight and kill and die in a war they may oppose, a war which even possibly may be wrong, a war which, in any case, does not involve immediately the peace and freedom of the nation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “War and Democracy” by Bill Clinton, 1999
A limited parliamentary democracy should not compel citizens to fight wars they may deem unjust.
In simple terms: Democracy should protect citizens from unjust wars.
Advocate for ethical foreign policy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- peace activism
- citizen education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should citizens have a say in war decisions?
- How to balance security and conscience?
National security concerns may conflict.