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“The reverse is a system in which you basically let people who were leaders in one way or another - people sometimes decried as party bosses, people who are part of special interests make the decision. And I think that's a worse system than the one we have.”

Quote by Geoffrey Cowan

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Geoffrey Cowan is a renowned author. Born on May 8, 1942, he is known for his rich literary works and unique writing style. more

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