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| | AVOT: Defend Civilization Itself |
 | | This transcript of Helprin’s speech delivered at Hillsdale College on May 24, 2002, appeared in the July 2002 Issue of Imprimis. |
 | | I had wanted to speak to you tonight about defense, about the campaign in Afghanistan, and the war against terrorism to shower you with facts and figures, which would support my contention that, in regard to the defense of this country, three administrations in a row have not done, and are not doing, enough. |
 | | I had wanted to do that, but the president of a surrounding college said, wisely, “Remember the occasion.” And I shall, for it is a most worthy occasion, and he is right, it must take precedence over policy, which not only blows with the wind, but disappears with it. |
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