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“One of the things that I've been doing over the past few years is reevaluating my own powers of political analysis.”

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Tony Blair, born on May 6, 1953, is a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He served as the leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007. Blair is known for his role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and his efforts to promote global peace and development. more

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