In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and open discussion.

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This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always...

This is the devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not always...

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

All politics are based on the indifference of the majority.

In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and...

In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and...

A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top.

A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top.

The ship of state is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

The ship of state is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

The rising power of the United States in world affairs requires, not a more compliant...

The rising power of the United States in world affairs requires, not a more compliant...

Europe has a press that stresses opinions; America a press, radio, and television that emphasize...

Europe has a press that stresses opinions; America a press, radio, and television that emphasize...

In foreign policy you have to wait twenty-five years to see how it comes out.

In foreign policy you have to wait twenty-five years to see how it comes out.

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top

Stick with the optimists. It's going to be tough enough even if they're right.

Stick with the optimists. It's going to be tough enough even if they're right.

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides.

Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is...

Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is...

If it's far away, it's news, but if it's close at home, it's sociology.

If it's far away, it's news, but if it's close at home, it's sociology.

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides

Wealth is conspicuous, but poverty hides

This is the very devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not...

This is the very devilish thing about foreign affairs: they are foreign and will not...

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government.

Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government.

The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the...

The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the...

The American government is doing whatever it wants to, without any representative of the American...

The American government is doing whatever it wants to, without any representative of the American...

If you seek Hamilton's monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson,...

If you seek Hamilton's monument, look around. You are living in it. We honor Jefferson,...