The experts who managed the original Marshall

“The experts who managed the original Marshall Plan say Afghanistan needs a commitment of at least $5 to $10 billion over 5 to 10 years, coupled with occupation forces of 250,000 Allied soldiers to keep the peace throughout the country.”

— Ted Rall

Author: Ted Rall
Category: peace
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I think we have lost our groove

“I think we have lost our groove as a country. One of the reasons was the attack on 9/11. We got knocked off our game. From a country that always exported hope we went into the business of exporting fear.”

— Thomas Friedman

Author: Thomas Friedman
Category: business
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Standing, as I believe the United States

“Standing, as I believe the United States stands for humanity and civilization, we should exercise every influence of our great country to put a stop to that war which is now raging in Cuba and give to that island once more peace, liberty, and independence.”

— Henry Cabot Lodge

Author: Henry Cabot Lodge
Category: peace
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