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• The possibility of my presidential candidacy emerged spontaneously in public opinion polls. For my part, I noticed people's affection when… — Michelle Bachelet
• I am proud of my husband, Marcus, the love of my life, and his Swiss heritage. Even though I have… — Michele Bachmann
• People were floored when they saw that the underwear bomber, after less than 50 minutes of interrogation, was given the… — Michele Bachmann
• If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world. — Francis Bacon
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• As a lawyer, as a private citizen, you see a lot of injustice. You see a lot of people who… — David Baldacci

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