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“Many of Bush's defenders have praised him for keeping the country safe since Sept. 11, 2001. He deserves that praise, and I'm perfectly happy to defend most of his surveillance, interrogation and counterterrorism policies against his critics.”

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William Kristol

William Kristol, born on December 23, 1952, is an influential American commentator. He is known for his extensive impact in the fields of political commentary and news analysis, particularly for his insights into conservative politics. more

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