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“Now it's just sharp elbows, and instead of having a caucus where you sit down and say, 'What are you doing for your country?' you sit figuring out how to screw the other side.”

Quote by Alan K. Simpson

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Alan K. Simpson

Alan K. Simpson is a distinguished American politician known for his extensive career in public service. Born on September 2, 1931, he has held various roles in the U.S. government, including serving as a U.S. Senator from Wyoming and as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Simpson has been involved in many significant policy issues throughout his career. more

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