I was quite ready to accept certain restrictions on the United States. After all, there was a great dollar shortage. It was quite clear that the more prosperous Europe became, the more business there would be in the United States.
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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