24 Quotes by John Simpson

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    There are vehicles lying around, bodies lying around, and there are bits of bodies around me,

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    My job is the perfect excuse for watching action films, soaps, quiz programmes -- where the language is busy right now.

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    He was so very pleased. He said he'd built so many rifles up, and the only time he heard about it was when there were problems.

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    I think that he is probably one of the most knowledgeable experts on firearms, certainly in this state, and probably in the country. He just has an amazing memory, and it's all he's done since he was a kid.

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    Remember, the draft is an on-the-shelf program. It can be dusted off quickly and ready to help mobilize the country in the event of something unforeseen, like a surprise attack.

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    I was very pleased with it, ... There are always little glitches, but I thought it all went smoothly, for the most part.

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    We were very optimistic about the girls. We had no idea the guys would improve enough to achieve that result.

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    When people blame words they are actually blaming the society that uses them. Dictionaries just reflect the words that society uses.

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    There are huge stereotypes out there. There are people who think this group is made up of those guys who drive around in Mini Coopers and are seen at posh restaurants and Melrose Arch.

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