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World War II had been such a tremendous success story for this cou

World War II had been such a tremendous success story for this country that the political and military leadership began to assume that they would prevail simply because of who they were. We were like the British at the turn of the 19th century. – Neil Sheehan

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Americans, particularly after World War II, tended to romanticize war because in World War II our cause was the cause of humanity, and our soldiers brought home glory and victory, and thank God that they did. But it led us to romanticize it to some extent. – Neil Sheehan

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Just because you put higher-octane gasoline in your car doesnt mean you can break the speed limit. The speed limits still 65. – Neil Sheehan

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Ninety percent of leadership is the ability to communicate something people want. – Dianne Feinstein

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I think that if Republicans are given the reins of leadership in the House or Senate or both, we will have to govern in a way – at least put forward solutions whether or not the president goes along with them or not, that deal with these long-term challenges. – John Thune

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If people want to get into leadership through corrupt practices, through corrupt means, I think thats detestable we have to take action. – Jakaya Kikwete

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Leadership is particularly necessary to ensure ready acceptance of the unfamiliar and that which is contrary to tradition. – Cyril Falls

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