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We tried to have diplomas without learning, we tried to have jobs

We tried to have diplomas without learning, we tried to have jobs without work, we tried to have houses without savings, we tried to have government without responsibility. – Newt Gingrich

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I think the destructive, vicious, negative nature of much of the news media makes it harder to govern this country, harder to attract decent people to run for public office. – Newt Gingrich

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One morning, just like 9/11, theres going to be a disaster. I have yet to see the United Nations do anything effective with either Iran or North Korea. – Newt Gingrich

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