As far as the Russians were concerned, I felt the reverse; they had adequate gold, if they wanted to buy, and they weren't dependent upon international trade. I felt they were more self-sufficient.
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BRUCE CAMERON Most of what happens in the world is far beyond a dog's comprehension, so they must turn to thei... W. BRUCE CAMERON I am a newspaper columnist and a professional screenwriter, but my real love is the novel for all th... W. BRUCE CAMERON Not too many people know it, but when I was in junior high, I was a pretty tough kid and was the lea... W. BRUCE CAMERON