"We need to stop spending money on those weapons systems that do not advance national security."

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Source : Republican National Convention VP Nomination Acceptance, delivered 29 August 2012, Tampa, Florida

Lawrence Korb

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“Your ignorance keeps dismembering every piece of patience I have left.”
“Because love is also a power. A great power, and it should not be disdained.”
“I want to change a lot.”

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