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“In dealing with Syria's dictator...only force counts. No cease-fire was attainable in Lebanon until the 16-inch guns of the battleship New Jersey started shelling Syria's proxies; suddenly, sweet reason prevailed in Damascus.”

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William Safire

William Safire, born on December 17, 1929, was an accomplished American author, journalist, and political commentator. Known for his incisive political commentary and distinctive writing style, he won the Pulitzer Prize. Safire had a rich political background, serving as a speechwriter for President Nixon, which had a profound impact on his later work. more

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