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I believe in civil liberties for homosexuals. I guess I'd have to say I'd draw the line at letting them teach in the schools.

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Jack Kemp
Age: 73 †
Born: 1935
Born: July 13
Died: 2009
Died: May 2
American Football Player
Businessperson
Canadian Football Player
Former United States Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development
Politician
LA
California
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