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No one has deputized America to play Wyatt Earp to the world
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"No one has deputized America to play Wyatt Earp to the world"

- Pat Buchanan

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This quote by Pat Buchanan is describing America's role on the planet. He is stating that America has not been given the authority to function as a police to the world. He is comparing America to Wyatt Earp, a popular lawman from the Wild West. Wyatt Earp was known for his hard position on law and order, and Buchanan is recommending that America ought to not take on this same function. He is suggesting that America needs to not be the one to police the world and impose its own laws and worths on other countries. He is recommending that America must not be the one to choose what is best and incorrect for the remainder of the world. Rather, America must focus on its own internal issues and let other countries handle their own affairs.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Pat Buchanan somewhere between November 2, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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