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“When I talked to him on the phone yesterday. I called him George rather than Mr. Vice President. But, in public, it's Mr. Vice President, because that is who he is.”

Quote by Dan Quayle

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Dan Quayle is a former Vice President of the United States, born on February 4, 1947. He is known for his unique personality and policy stances during his political career. more

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