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“The person you're choosing is going to be 90 feet down the hall for four years. That's a pretty intimate and close relationship, and it better be somebody you're comfortable with, you like, you trust, you look forward to seeing, not someone you're coming up with creative ideas on how to avoid.”

Quote by Mark Shields

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Mark Shields is an accomplished columnist, born on May 25, 1937. His career in political commentary and journalism is marked by his insightful analysis and sharp viewpoints. more

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