I would change certain laws that I thought were incorrect or unfair (though I would have to get permission from Congress first). Also, I would look at the people (citizen's of the US)'s view on things and I would help everyone to be somewhat satisfied. It would take a lot of work, however.
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Thats because it straddles the continents of Europe and Asia, and because its historical experience is intertwined both with that of European states and with that of the Middle East.
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