“Ataturk approved of the mevlevi dervish approach to God as being 'an e...” — Stephen Kinzer Quote

“Ataturk approved of the mevlevi dervish approach to God as being 'an expression of Turkish genius' that reclaimed Islam from what he saw as hide-bound, backward Arab tradition.”

“Afghanistan's borders are arbitrary, drawn to meet 19th-century political needs rather than to respect ethnic or religious patterns.”

“The United States has dealt with the Middle East and surrounding regions for many decades in the context of the Cold War.”

“Composers and lyricists are making songs that are approved by the producers and directors.”

“There is no denying that auto-bill pay is easier and more convenient than keeping track of and remembering to pay all of your bills each month, so it makes sense to use it for fixed expenses that you have approved and that you're 100% comfortable with.”

“The court has to decide which of our approved desires has the better claim, right here, right now, and a court has to do more than read fairly when it makes this kind of choice.”