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“Since the end of World War II, American leadership has been essential to maintai…” — Richard Cohen

Since the end of World War II, American leadership has been essential to maintain world peace. Whether we liked it or not, we were the world's policeman. There was no other cop on the beat. Now, that leadership is gone. So, increasingly, will be peace.
Richard Cohen
Richard Cohen Journalist • American
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