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“No one is murdered in Hungary and there are no illegal arrests, but people have begun again, when they talk to you in a public place looking around to see who's listening. You see that in Slovakia, you're beginning to see that in Poland.”

Quote by David Frum

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David Frum, born on June 30, 1960, is a renowned speechwriter. His career began in the political field, where he has written speeches for several political figures. Frum's works are known for their clear and forceful language style, which has won him a wide audience. more

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