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“As president of the United States, my top priority will be to keep America safe. We're going to go after the terrorist networks. We're going to go after Osama bin Laden. We are not going to live in fear in this country.”

Quote by Wesley Clark

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Wesley Clark is an American political figure born on December 23, 1944. He served in a significant role in the United States military and has had a wide-reaching influence in politics. more

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