Civilised Quote by George W. Bush
“Any outlaw regime that has ties to terrorist groups or seeks to possess weapons of mass destruction is a grave danger to the civilised world and will be confronted.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the Union, 2002
He warns that regimes linked to terrorism or WMDs threaten global safety and must be confronted.
In simple terms: Threatening regimes must be stopped.
Key Takeaway
Support proactive security measures.
Themes
politics
security
terrorism
non‑proliferation
international relations
Mood
serious
urgent
strategic
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- policy making
- diplomacy
- military planning
- counter‑terrorism
Key Concepts
deterrence
global governance
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should define a “grave danger”?
- How can nations address threats without overreach?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security with civil liberties can be difficult.
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![“We call for, on the other hand - how do you deal with ISIS [Islamic State], of course, is the question that comes up immediately, ISIS and other terrorist groups.” quote by Jill Stein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bb2/jill-stein-660_come-up_we-call-for-on-the-other-hand-how-do-you_184715.jpg)
