Alternatives Quote by Mairead Corrigan

“We mustn't start off with the idea that there's only militarism, invasions, and occupations. We really have to look: What are the alternatives here?” quote by Mairead Corrigan — Download Open image

“We mustn't start off with the idea that there's only militarism, invasions, and occupations. We really have to look: What are the alternatives here?”

Mairead Corrigan

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We need now to build a culture of geniune nonviolence and real democracy.

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