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Former American senator

Max Cleland is a former American senator known for his active role in politics. Born on August 24, 1942, Cleland served in the Vietnam War before entering politics. He represented Georgia in the U.S. Senate and was known for his work on civil rights, veterans' affairs, and social justice issues.

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“Nem mindig hittem hogy erő fakadhat egy összetört szívből, vagy az isteni ösvény meglátható a tragédiában. De most már hiszem.”

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“The commission had to subpoena the F.A.A. for documents, had to subpoena NORAD for documents and they will never get the full story. That is one of the tragedies. One of these days we will have to get the full story because the 9-11 issue is so important to America. But this White House wants to cover it up.”

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“John Kerry's service did not end in Vietnam. It began there.”

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“Being a soldier, fighting for this country, is neither Republican nor Democrat.”

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“I'm not going to be part of looking at information only partially. I'm not going to be part of just coming to quick conclusions. I'm not going to be part of political pressure to do this or not do that. I'm not going to be part of that. This is serious.”

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“Someone once said, 'Adversity introduces a man to himself.' For some reason, that's scary, but most people discover that adversity does make them stronger.”

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“Within the soul of each Vietnam veteran there is probably something that says "Bad war, good soldier." Only now are Americans beginning to separate the war from the warrior.”

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“Our mission is to go after Al Qaeda, not the Taliban. Right now, they are in Pakistan, not Afghanistan. We should go after them wherever they are.”

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“I volunteered 35 years ago to go to Vietnam and the guy I was running against got out of going to Vietnam with a trick knee! I was an author of the homeland security bill, for goodness' sake! But I wasn't a rubber stamp for the White House. That right there is the epitome of what's wrong with American politics today!”

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Born: August 24, 1942
Known for: Former American senator
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