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“United Nations peacekeepers are going all over the world spreading AIDS even while they're trying to bring peace. What a supreme irony.”

Quote by Richard Holbrooke

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Richard Holbrooke

Richard Holbrooke was a distinguished American diplomat known for his contributions to foreign policy and conflict resolution in the post-Cold War era. He held key positions at the State Department and the United Nations and played a crucial role in several regional conflicts. more

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