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Robert Peters

@realbobpeters

Senior Research Fellow for Strategic Deterrence, Allison Center for National Security

Michael Pillsbury

Senior Fellow, China Strategy, International Engagement

Max Primorac

Senior Research Fellow, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom

Robert Rector

Senior Research Fellow, Center for Health and Welfare Policy

Jessica Reinsch

@JekkaKline

Deputy Director of Programs, Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies

Jay W. Richards, PhD

@DrJayRichards

Director, Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family and William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow

Lora Ries

@lora_ries

Director, Border Security and Immigration Center

Brent Sadler

@brentdsadler

Senior Research Fellow, Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology, Allison Center for National Security

Rachel Sheffield

@RachelSheffiel2

Research Fellow, Welfare and Family Policy, Center for Health and Welfare Policy

Parker Sheppard, PhD

@parkersheppard

Research Fellow, Center for Data Analysis

Zack Smith

@tzsmith

Senior Legal Fellow and Manager, Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program, Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies

Jeff M. Smith

@Cold_Peace_

Director, Asian Studies Center

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