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“Churchill was a brilliant and inspiring rhetorician, but one of the first things he did as the head of the British nation was to put German Jews in jail. Tens of thousands of Jews - who had just been fortunate enough to get out from under Hitler only a few years before - spent the entire war in jail.”

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Nicholson Baker

Nicholson Baker is an American writer known for his profound insights into everyday life and his unique perspective on historical events. His works, which span across novels, non-fiction, and poetry, often depict characters' psychological states and social backgrounds with a delicate touch. more

“Where we are now is we have resolved the revenue issue and the question is what are we going to do about spending. I wish the president would lead us in this discussion rather than putting himself in a position of having to be dragged kicking and screaming to the table to discuss the single biggest issue confronting our future.”

Wish President Issues Position Tables Spending Discussion Our Future Revenue Kicking Confronting

Author:Mitch McConnell

“Speak not of my debts unless you mean to pay them.”

Mean Literature Speak Pay Debt Owing A Debt

Book:The Works of George Herbert ... Edited by the Rev. Robert Aris Willmott, etc

Source: The Works of George Herbert ... Edited by the Rev. Robert Aris Willmott, etc

“I'm in favor of doing tax reform, but I think tax reform ought to be revenue neutral as it was back during the [Ronald] Reagan years. We've resolved this issue.”

Thinking Years Issues Ought Taxes Favors Reform Revenue Tax Reform

Author:Mitch McConnell

“I've said repeatedly publicly, and other members have, that until you adjust the eligibility for entitlements, do things like raising the age for Medicare for future beneficiaries. Not for those currently receiving or those about to receive. Have serious means testing for high income people. You know Warren Buffett's always complaining about not paying enough taxes. And what I'm complaining about is we're paying for his Medicare. We ought not to be providing these kinds of benefits for millionaires and billionaires.”

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