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“I have never pretended to be a great House of Commons man, but I pay the House the greatest compliment I can by saying that, from first to last, I never stopped fearing it.”

Quote by Tony Blair

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Tony Blair, born on May 6, 1953, is a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He served as the leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007. Blair is known for his role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and his efforts to promote global peace and development. more

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