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“What's really amusing is that you see - when you look at everybody's statements that - on both sides of the aisle, they've talked out of both sides of their mouth, depending on who's in power and who's not.”

Quote by Nina Totenberg

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Nina Totenberg, born on January 14, 1944, is an accomplished American journalist. Renowned for her coverage of legal and judicial affairs, she has been a long-standing justice correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR). Her reporting is known for its depth and accuracy, having a significant impact on both the legal community and the public. more

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