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“The beauty and riddle in studying the motives of any politician is in trying to decide what is idealism and what is self-interest; and often we are left to conclude that the answer is a mixture of the two.”

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Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson is a British politician who served as the Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. Born on June 19, 1964, in New York City, Johnson is recognized for his charismatic personality and controversial statements. He has held various political positions, including Member of Parliament for Henley and Mayor of London. more

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