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Congress Quote by Bob Dole

“I've thought about it, not a lot, but I thought…” quote by Bob Dole — Download Open image

“I've thought about it, not a lot, but I thought my relationship with Congress - the Democrats and Republicans - would help me get some things done. Not everything, but at least they'd be willing to try.”

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