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I don't know how you define 'neoconservatism,' but I think it's associated with trying to spread open political systems and democracy.
George P. Shultz
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George P. Shultz
Age: 100 †
Born: 1920
Born: December 13
Died: 2021
Died: February 6
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New York City
New York
George Pratt Shultz
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Oh, you know. I am secretary of state. My trips aren't successful. I just talk to people.
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