Quote by Clare Short

I mean enormous pressure was brought to bear - Valerie Amos, Lady Amos, went round Africa with people from our intelligence services trying to press them. I had to make sure that we didn't promise a misuse of aid in a way that would be illegal.

I mean enormous pressure was brought to bear - Valerie Amos,

Summary

This quote highlights the existence of tremendous pressure exerted to achieve a specific outcome. Valerie Amos, also known as Lady Amos, is mentioned as a key figure who traveled to Africa alongside intelligence service members to apply pressure. The speaker, however, insists on ensuring that aid is not promised or utilized in a manner that breaches the legality around its use. This explanation underscores the significance of operating within the boundaries of the law and emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior in the context of aid allocation and delivery.

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By Clare Short

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