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" Democracy is not an instant coffee. "
Mohamed ElBaradei
Coffee
Instant
Democracy
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" I still believe that any country understands that if they use nuclear weapons, they will be wiped out of existence. They could be irrational in many ways, but I don't think they're irrational to the point that they're ready to annihilate their own country. "
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" Libya is a good example of a country that has come to a realization that weapons of mass destruction threaten more than assure, and I hope that will be followed by others. "
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" My father taught me that you have to stand by your principles. "
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" People talk about smart sanctions and crippling sanctions. I've never seen smart sanctions, and crippling sanctions cripple everyone, including innocent civilians, and make the government more popular. "
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" I hope everybody will go back to the negotiating table. I've always said this is the only way forward. "
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" I think people are distrustful of politicians and are looking for someone who is telling the truth with no hidden agenda. "
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" Psychology is as important as substance. If you treat people with respect, they will go out of their way to accommodate you. If you treat them in a patronizing way, they will go out of their way to make your life difficult. "
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