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Give the Germans five deutschmarks and they will save it. But give the British £5 and they will borrow £25 and spend it.

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John Major
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: March 29
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Former Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom
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Sir John Major
Rt. Hon. Sir John Major
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