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I can think of nothing that Saddam Hussein can do diplomatically (to avoid war). I think that time is now over. He's had his chance, he has had many chances over the last 12 years and he has blown every one of those chances.

Colin Powell

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Colin Powell
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: April 5
Diplomat
Former United States Secretary Of State
Politician
Soldier
New York City
New York
Colin Luther Powell
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As I've thought about gay marriage, I don't see any reason not to say that [couples] should be able to get married.
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Good and solid analysis and a formal way of looking at a problem [are the core ingredients of good decisions].
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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I would not presume from this distance, nor would America presume to say who should be the leader of the Iraqi nation.
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We are not going to dwell on those things that divide us. We are going to rejoice in those things that keep us together to make this a better country - to reach down and back to touch every young person in need!
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