“Over time, it is natural for populations of people to move and change, just as the characteristics of governments change. We should, and must, expect this. Yet, U.S. foreign policy thinking too often acts as if the borders of a nation-state are set in stone. As circumstances change, the United States must be open to the possibility that peacefully changing borders makes sense and promotes stability. Around the world today, the existing borders have been set by empires and flukes of history just as much as by the will of the people. If self-determination movements seek to change their political situation, we should consider the possibility that addressing those grievances will improve, not harm, peace and stability. This hearing will provide Members the opportunity to discuss these concepts and examine whether or not recent U.S. policy has adequately addressed these issues.”
Representative and Chairman Dana Rohrabacher words at House's Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats Hearings on U.S. Policy toward National Self-Determination Movements, 15.03.2016
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