Classical Quote by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

I'm a classic English liberal. A classical liberal, which is different to the modern interpretation of liberal in America.

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— Don Imus

If had to label myself, I guess classical liberal would be best.

— David Harsanyi

I reject the premise that liberal and libertarian values are necessarily in conflict. In fact, I often self-identify as a 'classical liberal.'

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