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“I am a great mayor; I am an upstanding Christian man; I am an intelligent man; I am a deeply educated man; I am a humble man.”

Quote by Marion Barry

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Marion Barry was an American politician who served as the mayor of Washington, D.C. for two terms. Born on March 6, 1936, and passing away on November 23, 2014, Barry's career was marked by significant achievements and notable controversies. more

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