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“There were four million people in the American Colonies and we had Jefferson and Franklin. Now we have over 200 million and the two top guys are Clinton and Dole. What can you draw from this? Darwin was wrong.”

Quote by Mort Sahl

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Mort Sahl is an American comedian known for his satirical and witty performances. Born on May 11, 1927, he is considered one of the greatest comedians of the 20th century. more

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