And in today's global village, some think Latin America, Japan and Korea are due to follow the myriad U.S. cities that the league has spread its wings to throughout its history.

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I'm not that far off, according to Steven Taffel, the proprietor of Leffot, a gorgeous little humidor of fine men's shoes in Manhattan's West Village and the sole outlet for Corthay in America.

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I'm not that far off, according to Steven Taffel, the pro- prietor of Leffot, a gorgeous little humidor of fine men's shoes in Manhattan's West Village and the sole outlet for Corthay in America.

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Five miles from the house are the shops and restaurants of Antler Hill Village (opened last year), along with America's most visited winery and a working farm.

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And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: Know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more.

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