"There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots - suspicion."

Security, Suspicion

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"There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all, but especially to democracies as against despots - suspicion."

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"If the area were on or near the U.S. continental shelf, such data could well provide an enemy with strategically invaluable insights into undersea access routes that could be used to attack some of the millions of Americans who live on or near our coasts."

Frank Gaffney, American Writer

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"The 'pre-emption' versus 'prevention' debate may be a distinction without much difference. The important thing is to have it understood that the United States is absolutely serious. The jihadists have in the past bragged that America is too feeble and corrupt to fight. A lot is involved in disproving that delusion on their part."

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"So life isn't exciting?" continued Gary. "Great. Give me boredom. At least I know where I'm going to eat and sleep tonight. I'll still have a job on Monday. Yeah?" He turned and looked at Richard.Richard nodded, hesitantly. "Yeah."

Neil Gaiman, British Author

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"What is the society we wish to protect? Is it the society of complete surveillance for the commonwealth? Is this the wealth we seek to have in common - optimal security at the cost of maximal surveillance?"

Tom Stoppard, English Dramatist

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"No one from the beginning of time has had security."

Eleanor Roosevelt, American First Lady

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"I think we will begin to see some real efforts made to do things like protecting Social Security and Medicare."

John Dingell, American Politician

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Dwight D. Eisenhower, American President

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Toba Beta, Indonesian Author

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"Nothing can stop an enemy from picking wireless messages out of the free air - and nothing did."

Barbara Tuchman, American Historian

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"Security is a double-edged sword: While a fence sure protects the fenced, it also imprisons the protected."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

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