I think it’s appropriate for the international community in situations like this to intervene in Kosovo. I am in favor of an intervention. On some level, you have to say that at least somebody is doing something.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that when there are difficult situations happening in a country like Kosovo, the international community (a group of countries working together) should step in and take action to help. The speaker, Mike Farrell, thinks it's good that someone is trying to do something about the problems, even if it's not perfect. He believes that intervening, or getting involved, is the right thing to do in these kinds of situations.
About Mike Farrell
Mike Farrell is an acclaimed American actor best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the hit TV series M*A*S*H. He has also been an active advocate for various political causes, particularly his long-standing opposition to the death penalty.
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