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“I think that we ought to be a tolerant nation. I think we ought to be tolerant people. But we shouldn't set up special categories for anybody. And I'm for the rights of everybody, including gays, but not any special rights.”

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Fred Thompson, born on August 19, 1942, and passed away on November 1, 2015, was a former United States Senator. Thompson had a diverse career in politics, law, and entertainment, serving as a U.S. Senator and achieving notable success in the film and television industry. more

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