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“In Washington it is an honor to be disgraced. you have to have been somebody to fall.”

Quote by Meg Greenfield

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Meg Greenfield was an American writer known for her profound insights into political and social issues. Her writing career spanned journalism, commentary, and literary creation, and her works have won numerous important awards. more

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