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“Like Canada, we very much wanted the United Nations to be a relevant and effective body. But once those efforts failed, we no longer saw things from a multilateral perspective. For us, now, it is much more basic than that. It is about family.” quote by Paul Cellucci
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“Like Canada, we very much wanted the United Nations to be a relevant and effective body. But once those efforts failed, we no longer saw things from a multilateral perspective. For us, now, it is much more basic than that. It is about family.”

Paul Cellucci

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on International Relations, Paul Cellucci, 2002

He shifted from valuing multilateral institutions to prioritizing personal, familial concerns after disillusionment.

In simple terms: Lost faith in global bodies, focus on family.

Key Takeaway

Reevaluate priorities when institutions fail.

Themes

family disillusionment politics values

Mood

reflective somber

Type

political personal

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • family decisions
  • career choices
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

multilateralism personal values political realism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal values shape public policy?
  • Can family priorities coexist with global responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Family focus may overlook broader societal impact.

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