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“Nationalism is war. - in arguing to strengthen the federal powers of the European Union”

Quote by Francois Mitterrand

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Francois Mitterrand

Former President of France, politician, and lawyer. Born on October 26, 1916, in France, he passed away on January 8, 1996. Mitterrand was an influential figure in French politics, serving as President of France twice, one of the longest-serving presidents in French history. more

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