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Quote by William Safire

“As long as one American is hungry... then we have unfinished business in this country.”

Quote by William Safire

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William Safire, born on December 17, 1929, was an accomplished American author, journalist, and political commentator. Known for his incisive political commentary and distinctive writing style, he won the Pulitzer Prize. Safire had a rich political background, serving as a speechwriter for President Nixon, which had a profound impact on his later work. more

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