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“It's just in Washington we're talking about equal rights for gay people, civil liberty to smoke marijuana, taking care of the environment, and it's all just decency and common sense and patriotism. And in other parts of the country that would be, like, inconceivable.”

Quote by Rick Steves

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Rick Steves, born on May 10, 1955, is an American travel writer, television host, and author of travel guidebooks. His works, which introduce European travel in an accessible way, have won the favor of readers. Steves, with his unique travel style and rich travel experience, provides practical travel guides for readers. more

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