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Political satire became obsolete when they awarded Henry Kissinger

Political satire became obsolete when they awarded Henry Kissinger the Nobel Peace Prize. – Tom Lehrer

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It is a sobering thought that when Mozart was my age, he had been dead for two years. – Tom Lehrer

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My last public performance for money was in 1967. For free, it was 1972, with the exception of two little one-shot, one-song things. But thats just for friends, out of friendship for the people involved, and also because it was fun. – Tom Lehrer

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But now Americans, they felt a sense of peace and protection because theyve been separated by so many thousands of miles of ocean. And you know, the fact that its come to the U.S. like this is so sad, and yet you know, what can you do? Its here. – Patty Hearst

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The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Council to uphold international peace and stability. – Anna Lindh

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Weve got to win this battle, and we will. We have to win the peace. – Al DAmato

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If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then thered be peace. – John Lennon

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My relationship with the Philharmonia Orchestra brought me many times to London and I will always reflect positively on that early period of development with them – their patience, their warmth, their dedication. – Gustavo Dudamel

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