Who today is willing to say that Texas and California and the remainder of the Southwest would be better off if they were governed by Mexico?

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My favorite book is the last one printed, which is always better than those that...

My favorite book is the last one printed, which is always better than those that...

There are many more want-to-be writers out there than good editors.

There are many more want-to-be writers out there than good editors.

Dams have harmed our wildlife and made rivers less useful for recreation.

Dams have harmed our wildlife and made rivers less useful for recreation.

Reading your own material aloud forces you to listen.

Reading your own material aloud forces you to listen.

Washington, not Jefferson, freed his slaves upon his death.

Washington, not Jefferson, freed his slaves upon his death.

The great wars of the 20th Century made it into the worst Century ever.

The great wars of the 20th Century made it into the worst Century ever.

Immigrants do more than help us win our wars, or set up cleaning shops or...

Immigrants do more than help us win our wars, or set up cleaning shops or...

You don't hate history, you hate the way it was taught to you in high...

You don't hate history, you hate the way it was taught to you in high...

Crazy Horse saw history as integrated in the present, incorporated into daily life.

Crazy Horse saw history as integrated in the present, incorporated into daily life.

The number one secret of being a successful writer is this: marry an English major.

The number one secret of being a successful writer is this: marry an English major.

I was too young for Korea and too old for Vietnam.

I was too young for Korea and too old for Vietnam.

In America, Jefferson noted with approval, women knew their place.

In America, Jefferson noted with approval, women knew their place.

The American Constitution is the greatest governing document, and at some 7,000 words, just about...

The American Constitution is the greatest governing document, and at some 7,000 words, just about...

It does you no good to see the number two or number three man in...

It does you no good to see the number two or number three man in...

Custer had dead heroes. Crazy Horse had only live ones.

Custer had dead heroes. Crazy Horse had only live ones.

Eisenhower had the clearest blue eyes. He would fix them on you. In my every...

Eisenhower had the clearest blue eyes. He would fix them on you. In my every...

We are part of a country that outshines those that have gone before us and...

We are part of a country that outshines those that have gone before us and...

Nixon regarded himself as having been cheated by life. He never got my vote.

Nixon regarded himself as having been cheated by life. He never got my vote.

Washington and Jefferson were both rich Virginia planters, but they were never friends.

Washington and Jefferson were both rich Virginia planters, but they were never friends.

The Canadians have managed to live peacefully with their Indians. It is disgrace that the...

The Canadians have managed to live peacefully with their Indians. It is disgrace that the...