"In Syria, we witnessed "a successful attempt by the Russians at replacing bully power with a balance of power."

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“Life with Islam is life under Islam and its enablers.”

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“Chinese mercantilism is not free trade, but it is far better than American militarism.”

“The prototypical WASP is flabby in body and mind. He is fearful and easily cowed. He erupts in tears at a drop of a hat. He is gripped by the culture of apology, and flagellates over sins he has not committed. His eternal state of expiation is driven not by goodness, but by insufferable self-righteousness.”

“Progressive policies lead to a regressive society.”

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