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“If you wave a flag, make it an American Flag.”

Quote by Antonio Villaraigosa

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Antonio Villaraigosa

Antonio Villaraigosa served as the Mayor of Los Angeles. Born on January 23, 1953, he is a prominent politician and social activist. more

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