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We all hoped in 2001 that we could put in place an Afghan governme

We all hoped in 2001 that we could put in place an Afghan government under President Karzai that would be able to control the country, make sure al-Qaeda didnt come back, and make sure the Taliban wasnt resurging. It didnt work out. – Colin Powell

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The chief condition on which, life, health and vigor depend on, is action. It is by action that an organism develops its faculties, increases its energy, and attains the fulfillment of its destiny. – Colin Powell

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I think whether youre having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude. – Colin Powell

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What youre seeing with Occupy Wall Street and the others are people who are unhappy and theyre directing their unhappiness now toward Wall Street and toward those they think are doing too well in our society. – Colin Powell

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Democracy becomes a government of bullies tempered by editors. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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But without a caring society, without each citizen voluntarily accepting the weight of responsibility, government is destined to grow even larger, taking more of your money, burrowing deeper into your lives. – Jeb Bush

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I hate big government, but I really hate a government that doesnt work. So when they say we either have to raise taxes or cut core services, its actually a false choice. – Scott Walker

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Health care reform, the marquee legislative accomplishment of the Obama administrations first term, was passed before we entered the world of divided government. – Eliot Spitzer

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Adversity is the first path to truth. – Lord Byron

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I grew up with just my mom. She and I were like best friends. Shes a very independent woman and I admire that about her. In my life, Ive tried to be like that. To be okay with being on my own and being independent. – Emma Roberts

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