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“It used to be you had real friends on the other side of the aisle. Its not like that anymore. Society has changed. The public is to blame as well. I think the people have gotten dumber.”

Quote by Gary Ackerman

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Gary Ackerman, a former U.S. Representative from New York, was born on November 19, 1942. He has a wealth of political experience and served as a Congressman representing New York's 5th Congressional District. Ackerman focused on economic, foreign, and community development issues during his tenure, achieving significant accomplishments in these areas. more

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