But he thought that even under Communism Russians cultivated a resilience of character that was disappearing in the West.
Kennan wanted totalitarianism abolished, but he thought the United States could accomplish this largely by going about its business.
But he thought he could not destroy the institution without jeopardising the nation.
Religious faith was not rationally defensible, but he thought that some dogmatic beliefs (preferably Roman Catholic) were necessary for social cohesion.
The 31-year-old Australian did get her number and love blossomed, but he thought that more people have probably missed their opportunity than seized it.
Not that he watched much TV, either, he said, but he thought that she, being from Los Angeles, would be familiar with these things.
Mr Clarke said 21st century governments were "totally obsessed" with newspapers but he thought "currying favour" with the press was a waste of time.
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But he thought he heard the word 'Manhattan' in their conversation.
But he thought that food, anything, might help with the headache.
Gonzales said during the trial that he had his gun pointed in the air, but he thought Anguiano, the 13-year-old, was about to lunge at him.
But he thought the key battle would be to overturn the acquis, the long-standing doctrine that once the EU acquired competence over a policy area, it was never relinquished.
Neither the California engineers nor the uncertain promise of semiconductors (then a rather exotic item) inspired Rock's colleagues, but he thought the eight seemed like smart people with a good idea.
Harry Fletcher, of the National Association of Probation Officers, said the idea of mentors was "excellent" but he thought it would never happen because so many prisoners were released every year.
But he thought there were no specific reasons.
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He told the group he was determined for a "just resolution" of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but said he thought that the prospects were "bleak, " one participant told CNN.
He said he could not "just disown it" but he now thought the war was wrong.
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Smith confessed there had been a noise, but said he thought it had hit his thumb on the handle.
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Mr Underhill said his comments were not a criticism of the CPS but added he thought the law needed changing.
The judge said Gill-Webb's behaviour was "serious" enough to demand punishment, but that he thought he was unlikely to offend again.
Olazabal was vice-captain to Nick Faldo in last September's defeat in Louisville, but while he thought about whether to put his name forward for Celtic Manor, Montgomerie agreed to stand and was subsequently appointed by the European Tour's players' committee.
He said he had always viewed the tax rate as "temporary" and hadn't wanted to introduce it, but that he thought it was right that people who had done well in the previous period of growth "should bear their fair share".
In short, Sir Patrick dedicated his life to talking about astronomy at any opportunity - not out of a desire to make a name for himself or to further an agenda, but because he thought the world would be a better place if he did so.
Mr Pak allegedly told police he spared the boy's life but thought he had killed the three adults, AP reported.
He only had a few seconds, but I believe he thought that it was him or his men, and we know the choice he made.
He wanted to help charity and didn't need the bonus money now--but thought he might in retirement.
"It was pretty sore, but he said he thought he could play, " Collins said.
"It was pretty sore, but he said he thought he could play, " manager Terry Collins said.
"Said it was really close but thought he beat it, " Weiss said of the conversation.
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