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Agenda 21 Quote by George H. W. Bush

“We have before us the opportunity to forge for ourselves and for future generations a new world order, a world where the rule of law, not the law of the jungle, governs the conduct of nations. When we are successful, and we will be, we have a real chance at this new world order, an order in which…” quote by George H. W. Bush
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“We have before us the opportunity to forge for ourselves and for future generations a new world order, a world where the rule of law, not the law of the jungle, governs the conduct of nations. When we are successful, and we will be, we have a real chance at this new world order, an order in which a credible United Nations can use its peacekeeping role to fulfill the promise and vision of the U.N.'s founders.”

George H. W. Bush

About This Quote

Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1992

The speaker envisions a future where law, not force, guides nations, with a strong UN for peacekeeping.

In simple terms: Law should guide nations, not force.

Key Takeaway

Support rule of law globally.

Themes

peace law international order

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

political visionary

When to use this quote

  • diplomacy
  • conflict prevention
  • policy making

Key Concepts

politics global governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can strengthen UN authority?
  • How to balance sovereignty with global law?
A Different Perspective

Achieving global consensus is difficult amid competing interests.

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