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“The Sudanese have delighted me, not only in their generosity and simplicity, but also in their tendency to take tea with milk and not to hesitate to dunk biscuits in it. As an Englishman, you can imagine the feeling of fraternal closeness that this activity has generated.”

Quote by Tom Allen

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Tom Allen, a former United States Representative, was born on April 16, 1945. He dedicated his political career to advocating for social justice and environmental protection, serving on various committees and introducing several bills in Congress. more

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