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“I think it's just that the private lives of our public leaders are so much more exposed today that if you're sensitive to protecting your family, it's much harder to not get defensive when somebody asks you those really rude questions about what your wife and your children are thinking and feeling at that exact moment.”

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Stephen Ambrose

Stephen Ambrose was an American historian renowned for his research on American military history. His works delved into significant events and figures in American history, particularly focusing on World War II and the history of West Point. more

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