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We have a war on women, race wars. Income wars, age wars, religious wars, anything you can imagine. A house divided against… — Benjamin Carson Copy Share Image
Russia isn't going to start a war. They can't afford it. I think Mr. Putin can be dealt with if we stop… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
“This is one of the consequences of the civil war. People stopped trusting each other, and every stranger became an enemy. Even… — Ishmael Beah Copy Share Image
Journalists go to press briefings at the Ministry of Defense in London or the Pentagon in Washington, and no critical questions are… — Tariq Ali Copy Share Image
I have covered the secret war that Israeli and American intelligence have waged against Iran's nuclear program and Iran's assistance to jihadi… — Ronen Bergman Copy Share Image
I spent a lot of time when I was president, trying to end wars, prevent killing, and promote understanding. What I have… — William J. Clinton Copy Share Image
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“in childbirth alone, women commonly suffer more pain, illness and misery than any war hero ever does. And what’s her reward for… — Anne Frank Copy Share Image
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Like any parent, they've been extremely supportive of my racing throughout my childhood. I mean, my mom says that she didn't want… — Kyle Larson Copy Share Image
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Request an apology when you believe you deserve one, but don't get in a tug of war about it. Instead, be a… — Harriet Lerner Copy Share Image
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What threatens civilization today is not war, but the changing conception of life values entailed by certain political doctrines. Only by recapturing… — Lin Yutang Copy Share Image
I think my grandfather had the most incredible strength of character to be able to survive the war and I hope that… — Annastacia Palaszczuk Copy Share Image
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This was the first Memorial Day [Monday, May 1st, 1865]. African Americans invented Memorial Day in Charleston, South Carolina. What you have… — David W. Blight Copy Share Image
Something is wrong. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, crime, torture, corruption and the ice capades. If this is the best… — George Carlin Copy Share Image
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