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Word: tallyrand (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1983-1983
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...would say, merely makes it an easier pill for Marcos to swallow; given the existence of two key U.S. military bases on the Philippines and Marcos' unflinching support for Washington, maintaining the status quo is a valid priority. And besides, they would add as an afterthought, echoing Machiavelli and Tallyrand, morality has no place in U.S. policy. The president does what has to be done for reasons of state...

Author: By Antony J. Blinken, | Title: Ducking Out | 10/6/1983 | See Source »

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