A French politician has called for the US to return the Statue of Liberty, arguing that America has drifted from the values it once represented. The statue, originally a gift from France in 1884, symbolizes freedom and the alliance between the two nations. His statement sparked strong reactions, with many in the US dismissing the idea entirely. While the politician later clarified he wasn't serious about taking the statue back, the debate highlighted differing views on America's current global role. Despite the controversy, Lady Liberty will remain in her longtime home.
Vocabulary list :
• Argue (v): To disagree or debate strongly.
• Gift (v): To give something as a present.
• Recognizable (adj): Easy to identify or notice.
• Symbol (n): A sign that represents something.
• Alliance (n): A partnership between countries or groups.
• Freedom (n): The right to act freely.
• Debate (n): A discussion with different opinions.
• Dismiss (v): To reject or not consider something.
• Serious (adj): Important, not a joke.
• Clarify (v): To explain something more clearly.
• Controversy (n): A strong disagreement on a topic.
• Remain (v): To stay in the same place.
• Heated (adj): Intense or angry in discussion.
• Debate (v): To discuss or argue about something.
• Intention (n): A plan or purpose to do something.
• React (v): To respond to something.