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“There's a lot of people in the Middle East who are desirous to get into the Mitchell process. And - but first things first. The - these terrorist acts and, you know, the responses have got to end in order for us to get the framework - the groundwork - not framework, the groundwork to discuss a…” quote by George W. Bush
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“There's a lot of people in the Middle East who are desirous to get into the Mitchell process. And - but first things first. The - these terrorist acts and, you know, the responses have got to end in order for us to get the framework - the groundwork - not framework, the groundwork to discuss a framework for peace, to lay the - all right.”

George W. Bush

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to the Nation, 2003

Calls for ending terrorism and its responses before establishing a peace framework in the Middle East.

In simple terms: Stop violence before peace talks.

Key Takeaway

End violence to enable peace talks.

Themes

peace terrorism conflict resolution

Mood

cautious optimistic

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • negotiations
  • peacebuilding
  • counter‑terrorism
  • policy development

Key Concepts

international relations security

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can violence be halted effectively?
  • What foundations are needed for lasting peace?
A Different Perspective

Peace talks may falter without addressing root causes.

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