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I have never regarded politics as the arena of morals. It is the arena of interest.

Aneurin Bevan

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Aneurin Bevan
Age: 62 †
Born: 1897
Born: November 15
Died: 1960
Died: July 6
Politician
Secretary Of State For Health
Trade Unionist
Nye Bevan
Interest
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Morals
Regarded
Arena
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Politics
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