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In reply to the discussion: Do you agree or disagree with this general statement about where U.S. foreign policy should go? [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)... because our nation does not sign treaties or enter into accords with a nation's citizens. Such things are typically done with their government or their leaders (whether elected or not.) Now, our country can seek to improve how we are perceived with the citizens of another country. We can employ propaganda or promote positive public relations... but that's definitely NOT the same thing as an actual "partnership".
Besides, how would such an imaginary "partnership" be enforced? With whom would it be negotiated? What would the terms be? And what methods would be put in place to insure compliance or to redress complaints or other issues. ("No, Mr. Kim... you can't have nuclear weapons because we bypassed you. The US has a 'partnership' with the people of North Korea. Screw you Kim!" --- No, I don't think that would work too well.)
That statement just stumbles all over itself. It's trying too hard to appear to be important or thoughtful... but it just illustrates that whoever wrote it did so hastily and didn't consider the actual meaning of his/her words.
Is it a real quote, or something you made up? If it's real, who said that, anyway? George W. Bush? ("Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?" ... "I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family.'')
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