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“Politicians must pick sides regularly; every time they vote. So it's perhaps natural that they see the world as a battle between competing groups.”

Quote by Jon Kyl

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Jon Kyl, a former United States Senator, was born on April 25, 1942. He held several significant positions during his political career and played a crucial role in the U.S. Senate. more

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