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“Looking at yourself through the media is like looking at one of those rippled mirrors in an amusement park.”

Quote by Edmund Muskie

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Edmund Muskie was a distinguished American politician who served as the Governor of Maine. Born on March 28, 1914, and passing away on March 26, 1996, Muskie was recognized for his environmental advocacy and his role as a U.S. Senator from Maine. more

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