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Nicaragua dealt with the problem of terrorism in exactly the right way. It followed international law and treaty obligations. It collected evidence, brought the evidence to the highest existing tribunal, the International Court of Justice, and received a verdict - which, of course, the U.S. dismissed with contempt.
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What this quote means
The quote highlights Nicaragua's adherence to international law in addressing terrorism, contrasting it with the U.S.'s rejection of the verdict.
Noam Chomsky's quote emphasizes Nicaragua's approach to dealing with terrorism by following established international laws and treaties. It showcases the state's commitment to legal processes by gathering evidence and presenting it to the International Court of Justice, only to face dismissal of the verdict by the United States, illustrating a disparity in how different nations respect legal outcomes.
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NicaraguaTerrorismInternational LawJusticeCourt
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This quote can be used in a discussion about how nations should respond to terrorism legally.
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