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When a leader correctly identifies real hurt and insecurity in our country and instead of addressing it, goes looking for somebody to blame, there is perhaps nothing more devastating to a pluralistic society.

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Jeff Flake
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: December 31
Politician
United States Senator
Snowflake
Arizona
Jeffry Lane Flake
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Jeffry L. Flake
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