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“In the American constitutional system of three different branches, conflict - and I mean that peaceful, vigorous debate - it's a feature of our system, not a bug. We need less all-or - winner-take-all politics.”

Quote by Benjamin E. Sasse

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Benjamin E. Sasse

Benjamin E. Sasse is an American politician born on February 22, 1972. He currently serves as a U.S. Senator representing the state of Nebraska. Sasse is a member of the Republican Party and has extensive experience in academia and education, having served as the president of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. more

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