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“If somebody had made that [deal] to me when I was a businessman, I would have said he proposed to give me the sleeves from his vest.”

Quote by George P. Shultz

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George P. Shultz

George P. Shultz, born on December 13, 1920, is a former United States Secretary of State. He played a key role in U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War and achieved significant accomplishments in various fields. more

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