What I fear most is power with impunity. I fear abuse of power, and the power to abuse. - Isabel Allende - Quotesmemo.com

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I think the primary message to the world is that the United States is going to remain the strongest military power in the world.

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Isabel Allende

What I fear most is power with impunity. I fear abuse of power, and the power to abuse.

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