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My friendship with Martin [Schulz], by contrast, is completely different in that it goes far beyond politics.

Jean-Claude Juncker

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Jean-Claude Juncker
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 9
Former Prime Minister Of Luxembourg
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