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Do you think when two representatives holding diametrically opposing views get together and shake hands, the contradictions between our systems will simply melt away? What kind of a daydream is that?

— Nikita Khrushchev

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If you start throwing hedgehogs under me, I shall throw a couple of porcupines under you.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you.

My arms are up to the elbows in blood. That is the most terrible thing that lies in my soul.

Mr. President, call the toady of American imperialism to order.

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