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“We need to keep a very keen eye on our own government. It's getting too rich and redistributing wealth is a sure way of robbing us of our private property rights and other rights along with them.”

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Richard Pipes
Richard Pipes

Richard Pipes is an American historian and Sovietologist. Born on July 11, 1923, he is renowned for his in-depth research into Soviet history and policy. His critical analysis of the Soviet Union during the Cold War had a profound impact on Western politics and academic circles. more

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