Consequence Quote by George W. Bush
“For states that support terror, it is not enough that the consequences be costly-they must be devastating”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Nation on Terror, 2002
States must impose consequences that are not merely costly but utterly ruinous to deter terrorism.
In simple terms: Devastating penalties deter terror better than cheap costs.
Make punishments overwhelming.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- foreign policy decisions
- counterterrorism planning
- legislative drafting
- international negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance of punishment avoids creating martyrs?
- How can we measure “devastating” without violating human rights?
Overly harsh penalties may fuel resentment and radicalization.