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For 50 years, the Republicans have been accusing the Democrats of being soft on national security.


George McGovern

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GEORGE COLMAN We could never verify that there was any Iraqi authority, direction and control, complicity with al ...
GEORGE TENET In properly organized groups no faith is required; what is required is simply a little trust and eve...
GEORGE GURDJIEFF Mixed feelings, like mixed drinks, are a confusion to the soul.
GEORGE CARMAN May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house.
GEORGE CARLIN Habituated from our Infancy to trample upon the Rights of Human Nature, every generous, every libera...
GEORGE MASON Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.
GEORGE WHITEFIELD The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you're hungry again.
GEORGE MILLER All art is dependent on technology because it's a human endeavour, so even when you're using...
GEORGE LUCAS No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible.
GEORGE CHAKIRIS The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come ...
GEORGE ELIOT Winter dressing is all about having chic outerwear.
GEORGE KOTSIOPOULOS You know what I've kind of come to realize is that I'm a huge Drew Barrymore rom-com fan. Th...
GEORGE KOTSIOPOULOS It's better if you have a strong opinion on any talk show.
GEORGE KOTSIOPOULOS