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“Let's keep people with weird religious faiths out of government. Especially those who have a weird religious faith IN government.”

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David Burge, born on March 25, 1930, was a renowned conductor from the United Kingdom. His conducting career spanned various genres, including classical music, opera, and chamber music. Burge was known for his exquisite skill and profound understanding of music, collaborating with numerous renowned orchestras and leaving behind a rich legacy of recorded performances. more

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