"We [the U.S.] think nothing... of attempting to inflict upon other peoples forms of government ill-tailored to their needs."

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Great Britain has lost an Empire and not yet found a role. The attempt to playa separate power rolethat is, a role apart from Europe, based on a special relationship with the United States, on being the head of the Commonwealthis about to be played out. Her Majesty's Government is now attempting, wisely in my opinion, to re-enter Europe.

— Dean Acheson