Comrade Quote by Li Peng
“Comrade Deng Xiaoping - along with other party elders - gave the party leadership their firm and full support to put down the political disturbance using forceful measures.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Party Conference, China, 1989
Party elders supported using force to suppress political unrest.
In simple terms: Support for forceful suppression.
Recognize political power dynamics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government response
- civil unrest
- policy decision
- military action
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is force ever justified?
- What alternatives exist?
Force can cause long-term instability.