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Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.
Clement Attlee
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Clement Attlee
Age: 84 †
Born: 1883
Born: January 3
Died: 1967
Died: October 8
Diplomat
Former Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom
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Wandsworth
Clement Richard Lord Attlee
Earl Attlee
Lord Attlee
Viscount Prestwood
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