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“When they are 50 yards from Parliament Hill, they are no longer honourable members, they are just nobodies.”

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Pierre Trudeau, born on October 18, 1919, and died on September 28, 2000, was a former Prime Minister of Canada. He was a significant figure in Canadian politics, serving twice as Prime Minister and promoting social, economic, and political reforms in Canada. more

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