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That line, about half of somebody's supporters being deplorables, was maybe the worst line I've ever heard in politics. You never -… — Eleanor Holmes Norton Copy Share Image
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Civilization, in fact, grows more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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You can't have it both ways. You can't tell me that you're taxed enough already, and that you want constitutional government and… — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
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“ July 14, 1861 Camp Clark, Washington My very dear Sarah: The indications are very strong that we shall move in a… — Sullivan Ballou Copy Share Image
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It is true that some secluded intellectuals in their esoteric circles talk differently. They proclaim the priority of what they call eternal… — Ludwig von Mises Copy Share Image
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The Iranian government prevented journalists from marching in solidarity with the victims of the Charlie Hebdo massacre yet it organized flag-burning protests… — Karim Sadjadpour Copy Share Image
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Fortunately, both governments have been in favor of studying the Mexican migration problem in greater depth. For the first time, I think,… — Ernesto Zedillo Copy Share Image
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