The Protestants' fear of Catholic expansionism is evident in the explanations given for the hostilities.

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They opposed isolationism in America: a notable essay by George Orwell gave warning of German expansionism under Hitler.

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By pushing for Fed expansionism now, they're hoping to avoid new entitlement programs that impose a permanent drag on the economy.

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With the war over, Seward found the time to devote to expansionism.

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The path to economic recovery is staring the U.S. in the face: Put a high priority on a strong and stable dollar, cut high tax rates and restrain Washington's economic expansionism.

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Yet, since checking Soviet expansionism and not securing Israel was the US's primary strategic aim, and since the US perceived Saudi Arabia as an ally against Soviet expansionism, the Reagan administration pushed the sale forward against Israel's strenuous objections.

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