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Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.


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We believe we are creating the beginning of a new world order coming out of the collapse of the US-Soviet antagonisms.

We believe we are creating the beginning of a new world order coming out of the collapse of the US-Soviet antagonisms.



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An idea can be as flawless as can be, but its execution will always be full of mistakes.



First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and the resumption of conflict.

First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and the resumption of conflict.



America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy.

America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy.



Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.

Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.



But there is scant evidence to tie Saddam to terrorist organizations, and even less to the Sept. 11 attacks.

But there is scant evidence to tie Saddam to terrorist organizations, and even less to the Sept. 11 attacks.



It is beyond dispute that Saddam Hussein is a menace.

It is beyond dispute that Saddam Hussein is a menace.



After all, we didn't bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first.

After all, we didn't bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first.



My point was that removing Saddam should not have been our highest priority. Fighting terrorism should have been our number one concern, followed by the Palestinian peace process.

My point was that removing Saddam should not have been our highest priority. Fighting terrorism should have been our number one concern, followed by the Palestinian peace process.



The radical elements in Islam are very dangerous.

The radical elements in Islam are very dangerous.





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Listen, darling, tomorrow I'll buy you a whole lot of detective stories, but don't worry your pretty little head over mysteries tonight.



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The liquidation of colonialism is a trend of the times which no force can hold back.



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My childhood dream was to win the Olympics, and I've done that. Everything else is icing on the cake.



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