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It is true we have won all our wars, but we have paid for them. We don't want victories anymore.

Golda Meir

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Golda Meir
Age: 80 †
Born: 1898
Born: May 3
Died: 1978
Died: December 8
Former Prime Minister Of Israel
Politician
Teacher
Kiev
Golda Meyerson
Golda Mabovich
Paid
War
True
Victories
Wars
Anymore
Victory

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