Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806–1861) English poet, author
The Lady's Yes http://www.webterrace.com/browning/The%20Ladys%20Yes.htm, st. 1 (1844).
“You know, I was born at night but not last night, sir. There is no operation at the CIA that is conducted without approval of lawyers. It is the bane of our existence, and it is a detriment to the defense of America, but, nonetheless, that is the fact.”
Discussing Extraordinary Rendition of terrorist suspects during testimony to government committees, April 17 2007.
2000s
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