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“Whenever I think about the budgetary problems, I think about the problems of Errol Flynn ... reconciling net income with gross habits.”

Quote by Malcolm Rifkind

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Malcolm Rifkind

Malcolm Rifkind is a seasoned British politician who has served as a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Born on June 21, 1946, he has been active in the British political scene and has held several important positions. more

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