In Boston, Mike Pence received the JFK Profile in Courage Award. He received it for his conduct on January 6 (2021). I lead my Impromptus today with this matter. Other topics include the lettering on Pope Francis’s tombstone — controversial (believe it or not). My column is here.

Two days ago, in his newsletter, Kevin D. Williamson addressed the question of trade with China. On this subject, many of us have long felt an ambivalence. Kevin addresses that feeling very well. “I don’t care very much about ‘Made in the USA,’” he writes. “I do care a good deal about ‘Made in China.’” He further says, “My friend Jay Nordlinger tells the story of his effort to personally boycott China, which lasted about 48 hours.” More on that in a moment.

Reading Kevin’s newsletter, I thought of Mitt Romney in the 2012 Republican primaries. I will let........

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