In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of … — Richard M. Nixon

In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars.

Richard M. NixonPresident · American · 1913 – 1994

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