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 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.”
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.
Consider the impact of foreign policy choices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- military posturing
- diplomatic talks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could reduce tensions?
- How does perception shape international behavior?
Aggression can also stem from internal politics, not just external policy.