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“Most worries are reruns.”

Quote by Claude Maxwell MacDonald

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Claude Maxwell MacDonald

Claude Maxwell MacDonald, born in Scotland in 1852, was an outstanding diplomat. He played a significant role in the British diplomatic service in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. MacDonald was known for his keen diplomatic insight and exceptional diplomatic skills, which had a profound impact on the foreign relations between Britain, Canada, and the United States. more

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