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It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be el

It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen. – George E. MacDonald

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Its really very simple, Governor. When people are hungry they die. So spare me your politics and tell me what you need and how youre going to get it to these people. – Bob Geldof

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