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“Once the Xerox copier was invented, private diplomacy died. There's no such thing as secrecy. It's just a question of whether it's leaked or revealed openly.”

Quote by Andrew Young

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Andrew Young, born on March 12, 1932, is a former Mayor of Atlanta. He played a significant role in the civil rights movement and achieved notable accomplishments in politics and diplomacy. more

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