The United States is considered a puritanical society by many Western nations. For example, they can't believe we hassle public servants like General David Petraeus because he had a mistress. In France, if a powerful man doesn't have a mistress, he's considered a wimp.

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The United States is considered a puritanical society by many Western nations. For example, they can't believe we hassle public servants like General David Petraeus because he had a mistress. In France, if a powerful man doesn't have a mistress, he's considered a wimp.

— Bill O'Reilly

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Public misbehavior by the famous is a powerful teaching tool.

— Bill O'Reilly

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I respect the office of the presidency, but I never worship at the shrines of our public servants... The Washington press corps has the privilege of asking the president of the United States what he is doing and why.

— Helen Thomas

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It makes sense that some Latin American countries are trying to lead by example. They are hoping the United States will make some sense out these immigration laws.

— Josh Bernstein

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The public library system of the United States is worth preserving.

— Henry Rollins

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