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I don't want this office, this responsibility, any longer, even if you want me. Find the strongest and most able and God bless you. Good-bye.

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Harry S. Truman
Age: 88 †
Born: 1884
Born: May 8
Died: 1972
Died: December 26
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Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything.
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