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On the recordJanuary 18, 2005
But is it possible that too much nation building runs the risk of extending too far the vision of the city on a hill?
Said by
Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the risks of extensive nation-building efforts.

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