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“I am running against no one. I'd like to be President. I think my experience and my record are greater than any other candidate or any other of the unannounced candidates. It's a real challenge, and that's one of the paramount things. When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.”

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Margaret Chase Smith

Margaret Chase Smith was a distinguished American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Maine. Born on December 14, 1897, she was the first woman to serve in both houses of the Maine state legislature and the first woman to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate. Known for her conservative views and her stance against McCarthyism, Smith passed away on May 29, 1995. more

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