Concern Quote by Roger Mahony
“The war on terrorism has made national security a legitimate concern, and a rising deficit, changes brought on by globalization and even the price of oil have thrown the nation's economic health into question.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on national security, 2002
The statement links terrorism, deficits, globalization, and oil prices as intertwined threats to a nation's security and economy.
In simple terms: Security and economy are threatened by terrorism, deficits, globalization, and oil prices.
Key Takeaway
Address multiple factors when assessing national risk.
Themes
security
economics
globalization
energy
politics
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- energy policy
- foreign affairs
- public safety
Key Concepts
risk assessment
interdependence
policy making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance security needs with economic stability?
- What role should energy policy play in national security?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on external threats can overlook internal reforms.
