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The idea of reasoning with terrorists without force or with appeasement is naive, and I think it's dangerous.
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Birth: | 8th March, 1952 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Politician |
George Felix Allen was born in Whittier, California, USA. He is an American politician and member of the Republican Party from the Commonwealth of Virginia. He received a B.A. degree with distinction in history from University of Virginia in 1974. After graduating, he completed a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1977. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1983 to 1991, resigning after he won a special election for Virginia's 7th congressional district in November 1991. He served as the 67th Governor of Virginia from 1994 to 1998. He served United States Senator
from Virginia(2001-2007).
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