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politicians ... turn patriotism into shopkeeping and their own interest - men who care far more for who governs us than for… — Amelia Barr Copy Share Image
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It was always presumptuous to expect Russia, an ancient nation-state and proud empire of distinct culture with a tradition of autocracy, to… — Simon Sebag Montefiore Copy Share Image
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![“The Republicans are committed to global warming as a hoax, or irrelevant, or as not a problem. That is their belief. I'm not going to put them in jail. All I can do is talk and encourage good climate actions and demonstrate our economy has benefited here [in California].” quote by Jerry Brown](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/95c/jerry-brown-7257_action_the-republicans-are-committed-to-global_514661.jpg)
