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“The terrorists are going to believe the worst about America. They think we spy on everything. They think we kill everyone. They think - they don't believe that we believe in democracy, right? They don't believe we have limits on our government.”

Quote by Robert Scheer

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Robert Scheer, born on April 4, 1936, is an American journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political and social issues. He served as a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and contributed articles to various publications. more

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