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Edward R. Murrow Quotes: The politician in my country seeks votes, affection and respect, in that order. With few notable exceptions, they are simply men who want to be loved.
         

The politician in my country seeks votes, affection and respect, in that order. With few notable exceptions, they are simply men who want to be loved.


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The politician in my country seeks votes, affection and respect, in that order. With few notable exceptions, they are simply men who want to be loved.
         



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