The country abandoned its political leaders after the war.
战后该国人民不再拥护他们的政治领袖。
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He said no one should doubt America's commitment to help those leaders who embrace change, pointing to the assistance the United States gave nations in Asia and Europe devastated during World War Two.
Steve Forbes: After World War II, even though leaders knew they'd have to overcome internal opposition, everyone felt there was a very strong consensus for reducing trade barriers.