Quote by Tom Clancy

There used to be this country called the Soviet Union it's not there anymore. Our technology was better than theirs.

There used to be this country called the Soviet Union it's n

Summary

This quote reflects on the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the perceived technological superiority of the country making this statement. It suggests that the Soviet Union, as a political entity, no longer exists and presupposes that the country's technological advancements were inferior compared to the one making the claim. The quote highlights the idea that technology may have played a role in the demise of the Soviet Union and that it played a significant role in determining the relative strength of nations during that time.

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Technology

By Tom Clancy

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