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    Bush was desperate to keep the Times from running this important story - which the paper had already inexplicably held for a year - because he knew that it would reveal him as a law-breaker. He insists he had 'legal authority derived from the Constitution and congressional resolution authorizing force.' But the Constitution explicitly requires the president to obey the law. And the post 9/11 congressional resolution authorizing 'all necessary force' in fighting terrorism was made in clear reference to military intervention. It did not scrap the Constitution and allow the president to do whatever he pleased in any area in the name of fighting terrorism.

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Abolition of a woman's right to abortion, when and if she wants it, amounts to compulsory maternity: a form of read more

Abolition of a woman's right to abortion, when and if she wants it, amounts to compulsory maternity: a form of rape by the State.

by Edward Abbey Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, read more

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, hence ultimately of failure.

by Alvin Adams Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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[Ben Adams, founder and director of the program, was pleased with the turnout.] We estimated 1,000 people but we had read more

[Ben Adams, founder and director of the program, was pleased with the turnout.] We estimated 1,000 people but we had about 2 or 3 thousand come today, ... Everybody can come out, have a good time and listen to music.

by Ben Adams Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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We need to know exactly what is happening and what we're talking about, and I pledge my full transparency [and] read more

We need to know exactly what is happening and what we're talking about, and I pledge my full transparency [and] coming back to you as soon as we know more of this information to inform you of that and any possible -- if necessary -- steps the European Commission would need to take,

by Friso Abbing Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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All somebody had to do was throw a cigarette out and we have a disaster,

All somebody had to do was throw a cigarette out and we have a disaster,

by George Andrews Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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One of the things recessions do is uncover weak links. When you're in a strong economy, a bull market, you read more

One of the things recessions do is uncover weak links. When you're in a strong economy, a bull market, you can paper over a lot of things. When you get under some strain, these things show up.

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The Europeans need to show real flexibility on market access, ... We came here for a discussion basically on agriculture.

The Europeans need to show real flexibility on market access, ... We came here for a discussion basically on agriculture.

by Celso Amorim Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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As long as you follow the new procedural rules, it shouldn't hurt you that bad if the bankruptcy is really read more

As long as you follow the new procedural rules, it shouldn't hurt you that bad if the bankruptcy is really warranted,

by Frank Adams Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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His honesty and sanity were questioned. On his deathbed, he was a bitter person. Unfortunately, he didn't live quite long read more

His honesty and sanity were questioned. On his deathbed, he was a bitter person. Unfortunately, he didn't live quite long enough to see this rediscovery.

by John Arvin Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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