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“The only man I knew who could make a curse sound like a caress.”

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Michael Foot was a former leader of the British Labour Party, born on July 23, 1913, and passed away on March 3, 2010. He was active in British politics for decades, known for his steadfast socialist beliefs and moderate political style. more

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