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We do not believe that if you cut back what government does you diminish its authority. On the contrary, a government that did less, and therefore did better, would strengthen its authority.
Margaret Thatcher
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Margaret Thatcher
Age: 87 †
Born: 1925
Born: October 13
Died: 2013
Died: April 8
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If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.
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All attempts to destroy democracy by terrorism will fail. It must be business as usual.
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