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It was a storm in a tea cup, but in politics we sail in paper boats.


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I have learned that in all negotiations nothing matters except the will to reach agreement.



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If you don't believe in God, all you have to believe in is decency. Decency is very good. Better decent than indecent. But I don't think it's enough.



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