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“Small men, seeking great wealth or power, have too often and too long turned even the highest levels of public service into mere personal opportunity.”

Quote by Barry Goldwater

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Barry Goldwater

Barry Goldwater, a former United States Senator, was born on January 2, 1909, and passed away on May 29, 1998. He was known for his conservative political stance and was a Senator from Arizona from 1953 to 1965. more

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