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“Divine right went out with the American Revolution and doesn't belong to the White House aides. What meat do they eat that makes them grow so great?” quote by Sam Ervin — Download Open image

“Divine right went out with the American Revolution and doesn't belong to the White House aides. What meat do they eat that makes them grow so great?”

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