VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-11
“It’s a cliche, but true, that nations don’t have permanent relationships – just interests.”
David McCloskey · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
McCloskey concluded that nations do not have permanent relationships, just interests.
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