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William Lyon Mackenzie King Quotes: It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.
         

It is what we prevent, rather than what we do that counts most in Government.


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The politician's promises of yesterday are the taxes of today.



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When it comes to politics, one has to do as one at sea with a sailing ship, reach one's course having regard to prevailing winds.



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