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It is not a puny, small country, and does not require to be joined to any other.
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The speaker insists that the country is neither weak nor insignificant. Because it is presented as capable of standing on its own, it does not need to be joined to another country. The statement stresses national independence and self-sufficiency.
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- Official Statement
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