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Referring to the American economy, the Wall Street Journal titled an editorial “Needed A Mussolini.”
A Renegade History of the United States Thaddeus Russell 2010
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Referring to the experience of the typical immigrant, Herberg wrote that “not only was he expected to retain his old religion, as he was not expected to retain his old language or nationality, but such was the shape of America that it was largely in and through his religion that he, or rather his children and grandchildren, found an identifiable place in American life.”
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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Referring to the bondage-club episode he wrote: “This latest incident is another indication to me the RNC is completely tone-deaf to the values and concerns of a large number of people they are seeking financial support from …” whoops, that kinda ties in with the fact that the rnc is heavy into deficit spending.
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Referring to the solar eclipse of 990 CE, Thietmar of Merseburg, a German bishop and chronicler, wrote: “I urge all Christians that they should truly believe that this does not happen on account of some incantations by wicked women, nor by eating, and it cannot be helped by any action in this world.”
In the Valley of the Shadow James L. Kugel 2011
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Shorter Qwak: Referring people with chronic illness to get treated isnt the detah panel we wanted!
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Referring to the legislators' letter, Bill Plummer , vice president for government affairs for Huawei USA, said that the company has been cooperating fully with the government on the issue of bidding on public-safety- network business.
China's Huawei Is Finalist for U.S. Cellular Job Shayndi Raice 2011
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Referring to the 1979-81 U.S. hostage crisis, Larijani told his colleagues that "one experience occupying a foreign embassy is enough -- in fact we have not yet extricated ourselves from the last experience."
State Department Cables Reveal U.S. Thirst For All Things Iranian The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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Referring to the fatality rate, he said, It's hard to say a blanket statement like that on these types of wounds.
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Referring to intellectual property, he added, "there's also a perception that China will siphon off the IP and leave the brands to starve for talent and innovation long-term, or slowly replace the current management or labor."
Bankers Seek That Luxury Touch from China Nisha Gopalan 2011
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Referring to Mason, who told the FA after the match that had he seen Rooney swearing at the camera he would have sent him off, Ferguson said he felt sorry for the official.
Manchester United are being victimised, claims Sir Alex Ferguson 2011
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