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“We are losing sight of civility in government and politics. Debate and dialogue is taking a back seat to the politics of destruction and anger and control. Dogma has replaced thoughtful discussion between people of differing views.”

Quote by James McGreevey

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James McGreevey

James McGreevey is an American politician who served as the Governor of New Jersey. He resigned in 2004 amidst a sexual scandal, becoming the first openly gay governor in American history. more

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