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“Jon Stewart is a remarkable satirist and parodist in the vein of Mark Twain, because Jon Stewart understands what Mark Twain knew, which is that the truth goes down more easily in a democracy when it's marinated in humor.”

Quote by Bill Moyers

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Bill Moyers, born on June 5, 1934, is a former White House Press Secretary from the United States. He has extensive experience in politics and the media, serving as the press secretary for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson and making a profound impact in the field of public television. more

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