George Friedman quote: Long-term solutions are more attractive and cause much less controversy than short-term solutions, which will affect people who are still ...

Long-term solutions are more attractive and cause much less controversy than short-term solutions, which will affect people who are still alive and voting.

~ George Friedman ~

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