Alive Quote by George W. Bush
“We're going to get [bin Laden]. Dead or alive, it doesn't matter to me.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, 2001
The speaker expresses willingness to pursue a target regardless of outcome, emphasizing determination.
In simple terms: Determination to capture target no matter what.
Focus on mission over method.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counterterrorism
- policy decisions
- public statements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the goal worth any means?
- What are the moral costs?
Overemphasis on ends can ignore ethical concerns.