“I was tired. I hadn't slept eight hours in two, three years. I lived on four, five hours of sleep. You can do it during a campaign because thousands are screaming for you. You're getting adrenaline shots each day. Then the campaign ends, and there are no more shots.”
Quote by George McGovern
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George McGovern
George McGovern was an American historian renowned for his research on 20th-century American politics and diplomacy. His works delved deeply into the foreign and domestic policies of the United States during the Cold War, shaping the understanding of modern international relations. more
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