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US 'trampling international law' and Europe 'stayed silent'
Summary
Grégoire Roos critiques the quality of political speeches over the past 30 years, noting a decline that has led to a low bar for what is considered impressive. He expresses shame regarding Europe's complicity in the United States' disregard for international law, highlighting a long-standing awareness among America's allies of this issue.
Roos emphasizes the contradiction of expecting global adherence to international norms when the US openly acknowledges its past lies. He questions the credibility of partnerships offered by a nation perceived as both dishonest and weak.
He calls for a moment of self-assertion among European nations, urging them to rebuild self-confidence. Roos advocates for a thorough assessment of historical mistakes, extending beyond the last two decades to encompass the last 40 years.
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Grégoire Roos
- Critiques the decline in political speech quality over 30 years
- Expresses shame over Europes complicity in US actions
- Calls for self-assertion and confidence among European nations
- Questions the credibility of US partnerships due to dishonesty
- Advocates for reflection on historical mistakes spanning four decades
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Grégoire Roos critiques the decline in political speech quality over the past 30 years, expressing shame over Europe's complicity in the US's disregard for international law. He calls for European nations to regain self-confidence and reflect on historical mistakes spanning four decades.
- Grégoire Roos critiques the political mediocrity in contemporary speeches compared to those from 30 years ago
- He expresses shame over Europes silence regarding the USs disregard for international law
- Roos highlights that Americas allies have been aware of the USs actions but remained silent due to the benefits received
- He questions the credibility of a partnership with a nation that is both dishonest and perceived as weak
- Roos calls for a moment of self-assertion and self-confidence among European nations
- He emphasizes the need to assess historical mistakes spanning not just 20 years, but 40 years