Political Quotes

On the recordApril 20, 2010
Let us not be deceived. We today are in the midst of a cold war. Our enemies are to be found abroad and at home. Let us never forget this: our unrest is the heart of their success. The peace of the world is the hope and goal of our political system; it is the despair and defeat of those who stand against us. We can depend only on ourselves.
Said by
Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina
Source
govinfo.gov
Apr 20, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker reflects on Bernard Baruch's legacy and the concept of the 'Cold War'.

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