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“In academic life you seek to state absolute truths; in politics you seek to accommodate truth to the facts around you.”

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Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau

Pierre Trudeau, born on October 18, 1919, and died on September 28, 2000, was a former Prime Minister of Canada. He was a significant figure in Canadian politics, serving twice as Prime Minister and promoting social, economic, and political reforms in Canada. more

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