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“History shows that nations are more fragile than their citizens think. No nation in history has survived the ravages of time.”

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I have no permanent enemies - only people I have yet to persuade.

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I believe we all must face the fact of death. It is both gift and curse.

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We can make the United States a 'Hispanic Quebec' without much effort. The key is to celebrate diversity rather than unity.

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