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In a sane, civil, intelligent and moral society, you don't blame poor people for being poor.

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Andrew Young
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: March 12
Diplomat
Film Producer
Former Mayor Of Atlanta
Human Rights Activist
Peace Activist
Politician
Writer
New Orleans
Louisiana
Andrew Jackson Young
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My hope for my children must be that they respond to the still, small voice of God in their own hearts.
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