“The purpose of getting power is to be able to give it away.”
Quote by Aneurin Bevan
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Aneurin Bevan
Aneurin Bevan was a prominent British politician and Secretary of State for Health. Born on November 15, 1897, and passing away on July 6, 1960, Bevan is renowned for his pivotal role in establishing the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, which has significantly influenced healthcare across the nation. more
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