Quote by Barack Obama

We're not going to baby sit a civil war.

We're not going to baby sit a civil war.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is not willing to intervene or interfere in a conflict, particularly a civil war. They are indicating that they will not take on the responsibility of managing or mediating a situation where internal factions are engaged in violent conflict. The quote implies a desire to avoid taking sides or getting entangled in a complex and potentially volatile situation, preferring to let the parties involved resolve their own disputes without external intervention or assistance.

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