"Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman."

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"Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman."

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"Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman."

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"A full and fair discussion is essential to democracy."

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"To my mind, there is a solution which has to do with democracy, because democratic governments are subject to the will of the people. So, if the people will it, you can actually create international institutions through the democratic states."

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"There is a resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe. The policies of the Bush administration and the Sharon administration contribute to that. It's not specifically anti-Semitism, but it does manifest itself in anti-Semitism as well."

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"We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity."

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"Once we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing to correct our mistakes."

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"An open society is a society which allows its members the greatest possible degree of freedom in pursuing their interests compatible with the interests of others."

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"Now that I have called you on your false accusation, you are using additional smear tactics."

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"The people currently in charge have forgotten the first principle of an open society, namely that we may be wrong and that there has to be free discussion. That it's possible to be opposed to the policies without being unpatriotic."

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