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“Modern history is, as you all know, full of examples of great movements that disappeared because they had ceased to have any genuine reason for existence. The important thing is to have a faith to live by, and that goes for us in this party.”

Quote by Robert Menzies

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Robert Menzies, a former Prime Minister of Australia, was born on December 20, 1894, and passed away on May 15, 1978. Menzies was a prominent figure in Australian politics, known for his steadfast conservative stance and leadership abilities. more

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