Elliott Abrams Quotes
There is no way around the contradictions and dangers inherent in Israel's decision to free over 1,000 prisoners in order to liberate Gilad Shalit.

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Islam means peace.
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I hadn't learned to read by third grade, which wasn't unusual for some kids. I knew something was wrong because I couldn't see or understand the words the way the other kids did. I wasn't the least bit bothered - until I was sent back to the second-grade classroom for reading help after school.
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Crime and the fear of crime have permeated the fabric of American life.
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I'm an artist at heart.
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I like different statement jewelry, especially around the ears.
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I've been able to work with great directors in Israel.
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I throw a spear into the darkness. That is intuition. Then I must send an army into the darkness to find the spear. That is intellect.
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Gymnastics, especially in my family, is more than a sport. It's our life, it's our careers, it's our family business.
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The surface is all you get of me.
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There was a period where I was a little scared that I'd blown my chance.
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Somebody can't complain when they enjoy going to work and enjoy the people they work with.
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I still love physical product. I still hold out for actual CDs, because in radio, everyone just wants to send you a file to play.
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You gotta give everybody a new trend a new wave, something new to do.
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I will know him by his eyes.
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The president of the United States is not a king. You know? Barack Obama was elected by the American people.
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I am a bit of a lefty on some issues.
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I have never read any Tolstoy. I felt badly about this until I read a Bill Simmons column where he confessed that he'd never seen 'The Big Lebowski.' Simmons, it should be pointed out, has seen everything. He said that everyone needs to have skipped at least one great cultural touchstone.
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How you looked was not important. It was what you did and how you did it. Decide to do it and then do it the best way you can.
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If you want to live a life free of regret, there is an option open to you. It's called a lobotomy.
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On Memorial Day we come together as Americans to let these families and veterans know that they are not alone. We give thanks for those who sacrificed everything so that we could be free. And we commit ourselves to upholding the ideals for which so many patriots have fought and died.
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Everyone tells me to play as long as you can. Sometimes, it goes in one ear and out the other.
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There are movies that we have done that haven't come out very well. That doesn't feel very good. But 'Jem' is in a different category. I'm proud of the movie. I stand by the movie, but I'm obviously sorry it didn't do any better.
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The work of the individual still remains the spark that moves mankind ahead even more than teamwork.
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There is no way around the contradictions and dangers inherent in Israel's decision to free over 1,000 prisoners in order to liberate Gilad Shalit.