Going Quote by Walter Cronkite
“I think we are realizing that we are going to have to have an international rule of law.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, 1990s
An international legal framework is becoming necessary to address global challenges.
In simple terms: Need for global law.
Key Takeaway
Support development of worldwide legal standards.
Themes
law
global governance
justice
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- trade agreements
- climate accords
- human rights treaties
Key Concepts
international law
cooperation
Questions to Reflect On
- What would enforce compliance?
- Who decides the rules?
A Different Perspective
Sovereignty concerns may resist uniform rules.
