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“A politician would do well to remember that he has to live with his conscience longer than he does with his constituents.”

Quote by Melvin Laird

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Melvin Laird, a former U.S. Secretary of Defense, was born on September 1, 1922, and passed away on November 16, 2016. He was a significant figure in the American political and military landscape, serving as Secretary of Defense under President Richard Nixon and playing a crucial role in shaping U.S. defense policy. more

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