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Steve Forbes

Our failure to properly deal with Germany and Japan early cost the world dearly later on. We dare not make the same mistake with China.

Steve Forbes

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The quote means that not taking strong action against Germany and Japan at the start led to bigger problems and losses in the future. It warns that ignoring early signs with China could result in similarly serious consequences.

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