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We should be wary of politicians who profess to follow history while only noticing those signposts of history that point in the direction which they themselves already favour.

~Douglas Hurd

Topics: Direction Favour Follow History Noticing Only Point Politicians Profess Should Signposts Themselves Those Wary Which While Who

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Wisely used history can give pleasure and provide us with a useful tool; but we should not become its slaves.

~Douglas Hurd

Topics: Become Give History Pleasure Provide Should Slaves Tool Us Used Useful Wisely

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The tragedy of 9/11 galvanised the American superpower into action, leaving us in Europe divided in its wake.

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Topics: Action American Divided Europe Leaving Superpower Tragedy Us Wake

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We, Britain and Germany, can neither of us be happy about our handling of the Iraq war.

~Douglas Hurd

Topics: About Be Happy Britain Germany Handling Happy Iraq Iraq War Neither Our Us War

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Biography

Nationality: British

Type: Politician

Born: March 8th, 1930

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