Nuclear energy, in terms of an overall safety record, is better than other energy.
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The U.S. immigration laws are bad - really, really bad. I'd say treatment of immigrants is one of the greatest injustices done in our government's name.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the negative perception of U.S. immigration laws and emphasizes the injustice faced by immigrants.
Bill Gates critiques the U.S. immigration laws, labeling them as fundamentally flawed and a source of great injustice. By stating that the treatment of immigrants is among the worst actions carried out by the government, he draws attention to the need for reform and compassion in the treatment of individuals seeking to improve their lives.
Themes
ImmigrationJusticeLawsInjusticeRefugees
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social justice, one might say, 'As Bill Gates highlighted, the treatment of immigrants is a significant injustice that we must address.'
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With the states release today of a set of clear and consistent academic standards, our nation is one step closer to supporting effective teaching in every classroom, charting a path to college and careers for all students, and developing the tools to help all children stay motivated and engaged in their own education. The more states that adopt these college and career based standards, the closer we will be to sharing innovation across state borders and becoming more competitive as a country.
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