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“I don't think there's more than half-a-dozen cartoons that I've been really truly happy with in all the time I've been doing it.”

Quote by Pat Oliphant

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Pat Oliphant, born on July 24, 1935, is an accomplished American editorial cartoonist. Known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary, his work often addresses political and social issues with a distinctive style. more

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“Don't kid yourself. President Obama's decision to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan before he stands for reelection is not driven by the United States' 'position of strength' in the war zone as much as it is by grim economic and political realities at home.”

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