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Quote by William F. Buckley, Jr.

“Old ladies photographed by CBS who announced that they would die of malnutrition if Reagan's bill were passed could probably have saved themselves their impending penury by the simple device of applying to the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists for scale every time they were featured by Dan Rather or whoever.”

Quote by William F. Buckley, Jr.

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William F. Buckley, Jr.
William F. Buckley, Jr.

William F. Buckley, Jr., born on November 24, 1925, and died on February 27, 2008, was a prominent American author, political commentator, and television host. Known for his conservative stance and sharp wit, Buckley was a key figure in the American conservative movement of the 20th century. more

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