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There should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat.

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Jimmy Carter
Age: 99
Born: 1924
Born: October 1
39Th U.S. President
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The oil lobby, perhaps the most powerful lobby on earth, is almost matched by hospital owners and doctors.
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