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P. D. James Quotes: A politician is required to listen to humbug, talk humbug, condone humbug. The most we can hope for is that we don't actually believe it.
         

A politician is required to listen to humbug, talk humbug, condone humbug. The most we can hope for is that we don't actually believe it.


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