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“Today the world faces a single man armed with weapons of mass destruction, manifesting an aggressive, bullying attitude, who may well plunge the world into chaos and bloodshed if he miscalculates. This person, belligerent, arrogant, and sure of himself, truly is the most dangerous person on Earth. The problem is that his name is George W. Bush, and he is our president.”

Quote by Jack Balkin

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Jack Balkin is a renowned American scholar known for his contributions to constitutional law, legal theory, and political philosophy. His research spans a wide range of topics from freedom of speech to judicial review. more

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