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The worst thing I can say about democracy is that it has tolerated the right hon. Gentleman for four and a half years.
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
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Honorable
Gentleman
Democracy
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