Quotes From "Back Channel" By Stephen L. Carter

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He had been around politicians for a long time, and he was prepared for some outburst. Stephen L. Carter
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They loved the sound of their own voices. No decision would be reached anytime soon. Stephen L. Carter
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In spite of his Cold War credentials, Kennedy still believed in the power of words. Stephen L. Carter
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Being on the inside could be an addiction Stephen L. Carter
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It is difficult to trust someone not raised to doctrine. Stephen L. Carter
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Size and elaboration were often mistaken for importance. Stephen L. Carter
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To Tom, the march of technology was equivalent to the march of civilization. Stephen L. Carter
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In a crisis, time was always the enemy. Stephen L. Carter
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Better to wait actively than passively. Stephen L. Carter
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The kind of people we have in Washington only trust what they think they own. Stephen L. Carter
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This isn't about your reputation. Our job right now is to make sure that there to ARE future historians. Stephen L. Carter