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“France believes in armed intervention by America only when the intervention is in France to rescue France from occupation by other powers.”

Quote by William F. Buckley, Jr.

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William F. Buckley, Jr.

William F. Buckley, Jr., born on November 24, 1925, and died on February 27, 2008, was a prominent American author, political commentator, and television host. Known for his conservative stance and sharp wit, Buckley was a key figure in the American conservative movement of the 20th century. more

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