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I think we need politicians we need people who want to serve.
Iain Banks
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Iain Banks
Age: 59 †
Born: 1954
Born: February 16
Died: 2013
Died: June 9
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Iain M. Banks
Iain Menzies Banks
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In so much of politics you're not allowed to disagree with what's been agreed.
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