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“We're hoping for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst.”

Quote by Fred Thompson

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Fred Thompson, born on August 19, 1942, and passed away on November 1, 2015, was a former United States Senator. Thompson had a diverse career in politics, law, and entertainment, serving as a U.S. Senator and achieving notable success in the film and television industry. more

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“In the end, we may be hurting the very people we should be concerned about - the inner-city poor, those who already have to live with many risks in their daily lives, those who do not have clout here in Washington.”

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