"American influence in the world is certainly considerable,……" — Michael Mandelbaum
"American influence in the world is certainly considerable, but the United States does not control, directly or indirectly, the politics and economics of other societies, as empires have always done, save for a few special cases that turn out to be the exceptions that prove the rule."
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36 Quotes by Michael Mandelbaum
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The world needs a strong America.
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Great wars can only be fought by great powers.
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Let me remind you all that the first task of American foreign policy is to reduce threats to the United…
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