Cleansing Quote by John Major
“I don't think nations can stand aside for ethnic cleansing and genocide.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons, 1995
Nations must intervene to stop mass atrocities, not remain passive.
In simple terms: Countries should act against genocide.
Take a stand against genocide.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- humanitarian crises
- UN debates
- foreign policy decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is intervention justified?
- How to balance sovereignty and protection?
Intervention can be politically costly and may cause unintended harm.