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We have a record for Nawaz Sharif but not the others. And judging by the record, it's pretty hard to be optimistic. His [Sharif's] previous governments were very corrupt and regressive in the policies pursued.

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Noam Chomsky
Age: 95
Born: 1928
Born: December 7
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