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“I fell into politics by accident. It was not something I planned. It just happened because I'd done so much reading and work in the community, I was prepared to do the job when the opportunity came along.”

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Ernie Chambers

Ernie Chambers, born on July 10, 1937, is an individual whose identity and profession are not yet known. more

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