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“As in all things, it is terribly important to have a sense of priorities in what you do. And to make certain that priorities do not clash.”

Quote by Zbigniew Brzezinski

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Zbigniew Brzezinski

Zbigniew Brzezinski was a Polish-American political scientist and diplomat who served as the United States National Security Advisor under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. He is known for his influential role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War and his advocacy for a multi-polar world. more

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