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“"World War III, was the Cold War".”

Quote by R. James Woolsey, Jr.

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R. James Woolsey, Jr.

R. James Woolsey, Jr. is a distinguished American lawyer and former government official. Born on September 21, 1941, he has held various significant positions in the United States government and has been involved in numerous legal and political matters. more

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