Quotation by

David Cameron

I think we need to just be very clear about what we're trying to do in Afghanistan. Frankly, we're not trying to create the perfect democracy. We're never going to create some ideal society. We are simply there for our own national security.

Advertisement

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

David Cameron is saying that the goal in Afghanistan is limited and practical, focusing on protecting the country's safety rather than building an ideal government or society. He emphasizes that the mission is about national security interests, not about achieving a perfect political system.

More by this author

All quotes by David Cameron →

More quotes about Society

See all →
I want a society that provides decent jobs for those who can work and decent security for those can't.
That a society controls, to a greater or lesser extent, the behavior of its members is a universal but the methods, the particulars of that control, vary from one culture to another.

Advertisement

Europeans say they are proud of their social fabric, of strong rights for workers and the weak in society.
RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believ…
I think human society for tens of thousands of years has sent young men out in small groups to do things that are necessary but very dangerous. And they've always gotten killed doing it. And they've …