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“Barry Goldwater once said ruefully, and I know how he feels. "It's a great country, where anybody can grow up to be President . . . except me."” quote by Bob Dole — Download Open image

“Barry Goldwater once said ruefully, and I know how he feels. "It's a great country, where anybody can grow up to be President . . . except me."”

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We're trying to get good pictures. Don't worry very much about what I say.

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I don't know how many people run for vice president and president and lose both.

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Something is wrong with America. I wonder sometimes what people are thinking about or if they're thinking at all.

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You, of Canada, are building a magnificent record of achievement. My country rejoices in it.

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