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“One ironic legacy of the Clinton administration is the rearming of the American citizenry. Each time Clinton and his friends in Congress threaten another round of anti-gun regulations, the American people respond by stocking up.”

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Llewellyn Rockwell
Llewellyn Rockwell

Llewellyn Rockwell, born on July 1, 1944, is a renowned author known for his work in the fields of libertarianism and classical liberalism, which has had a profound impact on contemporary politics and society. more

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