Quote by Jean-Pierre Raffarin

It's a different outlook, and one that I understand. When you are a former member of the Warsaw Pact, when you have lived behind the Berlin Wall, when you have experienced the communist systems that existed in these countries, for them, the West represents hope.

It's a different outlook, and one that I understand. When yo

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of individuals who have previously lived under the communist regimes of the Warsaw Pact countries. Having personally experienced life behind the Berlin Wall and the Communist systems, they perceive the West as a source of hope. It suggests that for these individuals, the Western societies symbolize freedom, opportunity, and a better future, contrasting with their previous repressive reality. This quote emphasizes the contrasting views between those who have experienced communism and those who haven't, demonstrating the significance of personal experiences in shaping beliefs and values.

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By Jean-Pierre Raffarin

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