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Aggression Quote by Mike Pence

“There's an old proverb that says the Russian bear never dies, it just hibernates and the truth of the matter is the weak and feckless policy of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama has awakened an aggression in Russia that first appeared few years ago with their move in Georgia, now their move into…” quote by Mike Pence
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“There's an old proverb that says the Russian bear never dies, it just hibernates and the truth of the matter is the weak and feckless policy of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama has awakened an aggression in Russia that first appeared few years ago with their move in Georgia, now their move into Crimea, now their move into the wider Middle East and all the while, all we do is fold our arms and say we're not having talks anymore.”

Mike Pence

About This Quote

Source Speech: Political rally, 2014

The Russian bear metaphor suggests that perceived weakness in US policy may provoke Russian aggression.

In simple terms: Weak policies may trigger aggression.

Key Takeaway

Consider the impact of foreign policy choices.

Themes

geopolitics power aggression

Mood

cautious strategic

Type

political critical

When to use this quote

  • international negotiations
  • military posturing
  • diplomatic talks

Key Concepts

realism deterrence policy analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies could reduce tensions?
  • How does perception shape international behavior?
A Different Perspective

Aggression can also stem from internal politics, not just external policy.

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