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I had a 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' experience as governor.

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Gary Johnson
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: January 1
Businessperson
Former Governor Of New Mexico
Politician
Minot
North Dakota
Gary Earl Johnson
Gary E. Johnson
Smith
Governor
Governors
Washington
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