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Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, har

Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. Its the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them. – Lily Tomlin

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I guess if people couldnt profit from war I dont think there would be war. – Lily Tomlin

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