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Abraham A. Ribicoff

(1910–1998) Politician

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Abraham A. Ribicoff was a politician, best known for The American medical machine (by) Abraham Ribicoff, with Paul Danaceau.

Quick Facts About Abraham A. Ribicoff

Born: April 9, 1910
Died: February 22, 1998
Profession: Politician
Notable works: The American medical machine (by) Abraham Ribicoff, with Paul Danaceau

About Abraham A. Ribicoff

Abraham Alexander Ribicoff was an American politician from the U.S. state of Connecticut. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives and Senate and was the 80th governor of Connecticut and secretary of health, education, and welfare in President John F. Kennedy's cabinet. He was Connecticut's first and to date only Jewish governor.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Abraham A. Ribicoff

I believe it from the bottom of my heart, and your sons and daughters, too, can have the American dream come true.

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American dream

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Nothing is as sad as seeing a person who used to have power have none.

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None

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I loved every day I was in politics. But I got out at the right time. I never miss it.

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Day

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I've been around the track a lot. I've had the best of the years, and I don't want a single year back.

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Around

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I've had the best of the years, and I don't want a single year back.

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Inspirational

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You should not do an autobiography if you want to tell the truth. There are a lot of things I know about…

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About

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Abe Ribicoff believes in that American dream. I believe it from the bottom of my heart, and your sons and daughters, too,…

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Abe

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My father was a factory worker, and we were really poor. But everything I earned peddling papers and working in stores, he…

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