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How Nixon Commented on World Leaders May 7, 1978
One day in 1978, former U.S. President Richard Nixon was flipping through the day's "Reference News" when his eyes were drawn to a report about world leaders. This reminded him of his confrontations and cooperation with dignitaries from various countries during his tenure, and the intricacies of international relations flashed in his mind like a movie.
In the wave of reminiscences, he first remembered Mao Zedong in China. Nixon remembered that the meeting with Mao Zedong was a duel of tension and wisdom. Mao Zedong's profound gaze seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, and his words revealed unwavering national integrity and independent foreign policy. Nixon commented: "Mao Zedong, the giant of the East, his wisdom and courage are awe-inspiring. Under his leadership, although it has gone through hardships, it has always stood tall and attracted the attention of the world. ”
Immediately afterward, Nixon's thoughts drifted to Charles de Gaulle in France. He recalls his many encounters with Charles de Gaulle, both of whom tried to fight for more voice on the international stage. Nixon was impressed by De Gaulle's steadfastness and persistence. He commented: "Charles de Gaulle, the patron of France, was admirable for his tenacity and courage. He led France out of the shadow of war and regained the respect of the world. ”
Then Nixon's mind turned to Brezhnev in the Soviet Union. He remembered that the talks with Brezhnev were always full of gunpowder, and both sides were fiercely arguing about their own interests. But Nixon also admitted that Brezhnev did show strong leadership and decision-making during his time in the Soviet Union. He commented: "Brezhnev, the man at the helm of the Soviet Union, is amazing in his cunning and skill. Although his hard-line stance in the Cold War brought tension and unease to the world, it also showed his courage and responsibility as the leader of a major country. ”
And among these leaders, Nixon specifically mentioned Nasser of Egypt. He recalled his meeting with Nasser, a charismatic leader whose words and demeanor betrayed a deep love for Egypt and the Arab world. Nixon commented: "Nasser, the hero of Egypt, his charisma and courage are unforgettable. He has made a great contribution to the unity and development of Egypt and the Arab world and is a true national hero. ”
In reminiscing about these leaders, Nixon couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He found that each leader has his own unique charisma and influence, and their decisions and actions have a profound impact on the fate of their respective countries and the world. However, he also realized that while these leaders pursued the interests of the country and the nation, they often neglected something more important – that is, responsibility and responsibility.
Nixon remembered his confrontation and cooperation with these leaders, and he deeply felt that as a leader, he should not only have wisdom and courage, but also have responsibility and responsibility. They should not only be responsible for their own country and people, but also contribute to world peace and development. However, in real life, many leaders tend to focus only on their own interests and ignore this responsibility and responsibility.
It was on the basis of this understanding that Nixon often issued warnings and appeals in his later years. He called on world leaders to abandon narrow nationalism and approach the world with a more open and inclusive mindset. He stressed that only when the leaders of all countries can truly shoulder their responsibilities and responsibilities can they jointly promote world peace and development.
At the end of the article, we can't help but ask: in this era full of challenges and opportunities, can leaders of all countries truly shoulder their responsibilities and responsibilities? Will they be able to abandon narrow nationalism and approach the world with a more open and inclusive mindset? This is a question worth pondering. Because only in this way can we create a better future together.