"I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
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"By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully - and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world.“
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