Quote by Dean Acheson
Controversial proposals, once accepted, soon become hallowed. - De

Controversial proposals, once accepted, soon become hallowed. – Dean Acheson

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The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull. This is not always easy to achieve. – Dean Acheson

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This administration in Washington thats in power now clearly believes that government is not only the answer to every need, but its the most qualified to make the most central decisions for every American in every area. – Rick Perry

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In a very weak economy, when you say cut government spending, what you mean is youre laying off school teachers and youre de-funding various programs that put money into the economy. This means you have more unemployed people that then draw unemployment benefits and dont pay taxes. – Fareed Zakaria

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Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all talks of the sovereignty of Parliament and of democracy is idle and futile. – William Lyon Mackenzie King

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But I think its up to a local congregation to determine whether or not a marriage should be blessed of God. And it shouldnt be up to the government. – Tony Campolo

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