Hostile Quote by Stephen Harper
“It was the removing of a regime that was hostile, that clearly had the intention of constructing weapons systems.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary Record, 2008
Removing a hostile regime was necessary to prevent the development of weapons systems.
In simple terms: Eliminate hostile powers to stop weapon creation.
Support defensive interventions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military strategy
- diplomacy
- sanctions
- peacekeeping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is regime change justified?
- What are alternatives to force?
Intervention can cause civilian harm.