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A Hawk and a Hacksaw may be from America, but the band's music sure isn't: Since the beginning, Eastern Europe has been… — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
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When I started working in human rights, Eastern Europe was communist, South Africa was under apartheid and South Korea had military rule.… — Kerry Kennedy Copy Share Image
My generation those who were students in the late 60s was always, in the words of the Who, talking about our generation.… — Tony Judt Copy Share Image
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The largest weight is now on Germany's shoulders. Chancellor Merkel must continue to convince people of the EU's importance; she must spearhead… — Anthony Glees Copy Share Image
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“A little of this caviar finds its way to the fish restaurants around Istanbul's Taksim Square, but the bulk is sent on… — Misha Glenny Copy Share Image
Tobacco control is clearly a number one priority in Europe, not only aimed at men, particularly the male populations of Central and… — Peter Boyle Copy Share Image
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I've always held the view that great states need strategic space. I mean, George Washington took his space from George III. Britain… — Paul Keating Copy Share Image
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General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization:… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
There is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and there never will be under a Ford administration… The United States does notconcede… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
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