I'm not for a temporary war tax. We're putting actual dollars in one way or the other, and so if we're gonna look at taxes, we ought to look at a comprehensive tax reform policy. Stephen Pagliuca actualcomprehensivedollar Change image and share on social
One of the problems of organizing in the North, in the rich countries, is that people tend to think - even the activists - that instant gratification is required. You constantly hear: 'Look I went to a demonstration, and we didn't stop the war so what's the use of doing it again?' Noam Chomsky activistconstantlycountry share on social
The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission. John F. Kennedy americanchoosecost Change image and share on social
Those first few years of marriage, before the war interrupted all our lives, Phil and I had a very happy time. I grew up considerably, mostly thanks to him. Katharine Graham considerablygrowhappy Change image and share on social
The present assault upon capital is but the beginning. It will be but a stepping-stone to others, larger and more sweeping, till our political contests will become a war of the poor against the rich. Stephen J. Field assaultbegincapital Change image and share on social
In the fifties, no one wore beards. In Eisenhower's day, as in the time of the Founding Fathers, all chins were smooth, while during the Civil War, beards were as common as sepsis. Donald Hall beardchincivil Change image and share on social
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. Chief Joseph avoidwar Change image and share on social
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. Chief Joseph ammunitionbuylearn Change image and share on social
The Cold War is over but Cold War thinking survives. Joseph Rotblat coldsurvivethink Change image and share on social
If I liken the Pacific War to a football match, I can say to you that the first half is over, we have kicked off after the interval, and we are going to carry the ball into enemy territory for a smashing victory. John Curtin ballcarryenemy share on social
