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“I had my bad times. But the good news is that every time this has happened I've taken full responsibility for it. I don't try to duck it, I don't try to dodge it, I don't try to bullshit about it. Truth crushed to the ground will rise again. And that's what my life has been about.”

Quote by Marion Barry

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Marion Barry was an American politician who served as the mayor of Washington, D.C. for two terms. Born on March 6, 1936, and passing away on November 23, 2014, Barry's career was marked by significant achievements and notable controversies. more

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