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“The police belongs to the people and the people belong to the police.”

Quote by Todor Zhivkov

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Todor Zhivkov, born on September 7, 1911 and died on August 5, 1998, was a prominent Bulgarian political leader. He served as the General Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party and had a profound impact on Bulgaria's political, economic, and social development. more

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