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Quote by Murray Kempton
A political convention is just not a place where you come away wit

A political convention is just not a place where you come away with any trace of faith in human nature. – Murray Kempton

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The beauty of a strong, lasting commitment is often best understood by men incapable of it. – Murray Kempton

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