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“The American people are extraordinarily comfortable, affluent, and secure. It's easy for us to make the argument that God's purpose is being fulfilled through history and through the rise of American power. And to some degree, it probably is.”

Quote by Walter Russell Mead

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Walter Russell Mead

Walter Russell Mead is an American academic known for his contributions to the fields of political science and international relations. Born on June 12, 1952, he graduated from Harvard University and earned a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Mead's research focuses on foreign policy, American politics, and global politics, and he has published extensively in these areas. more

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