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America's 25 Years of Decline

The Wall Street Journal

December 31, 2025

Misgovernment has been the watchword for the first quarter of the 21st century.

- By William A. Galston

The first quarter of the 21st century, which ends this week, has been a period of misgovernment and national decline for the U.S.

This story is from the December 31, 2025 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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