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Reviving the assassination option.

The American Enterprise

| December 01, 2001 | Silverstein, David | COPYRIGHT 2001 The American Enterprise, a national magazine of politics, business and culture (TEAmag.com). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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