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It is a belief in human potential that has guided me through my time in Government.

Michael Gove

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Michael Gove
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 26
British Politician
Journalist
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Michael Andrew Gove
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In this fallen world, I suspect we will never achieve perfection. But that won't stop me trying.
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