For most Americans, the Soviets were the great enemy on the playing fields of international sports during this era.

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Meanwhile, somewhere in the background lurks Mr Giuliani's great enemy, George Pataki.

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Bosses of the Chicago-based company are wont to quote Napoleon on never interfering with your enemy when he is making a great mistake.

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