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Quote by Margaret Thatcher

“Do you know that one of the great problems of our age is that we are governed by people who care more about feelings than they do about thoughts and ideas.”

Quote by Margaret Thatcher

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Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher, born on October 13, 1925, was a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Known for her strong political stance and reformist policies, she is one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century. Thatcher served as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, implementing a series of economic and social reforms that had a profound impact on the UK and the global political and economic landscape. more

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