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Now is the time to be bold. It is easy when the wind is at your back. But the real test is now when the wind is in our face. That's when we find out if we are tough enough. Inspired enough, committed enough.

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Karl Rove
Age: 73
Born: 1950
Born: December 25
Former White House Deputy Chief Of Staff
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