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“When you make as many speeches and you talk as much as I do and you get away from the text, it's always a possibility to get a few words tangled here and there.”

Quote by Dan Quayle

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Dan Quayle is a former Vice President of the United States, born on February 4, 1947. He is known for his unique personality and policy stances during his political career. more

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