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A commencement is a time of joy. It is also a time of melancholy. But then again, so is life.

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Paul Tsongas
Age: 55 †
Born: 1941
Born: February 14
Died: 1997
Died: January 18
Former United States Senator
Politician
East Chelmsford
Massachusetts
Paul Efthemios Tsongas
Joy
Also
Time
Life
Commencement
Melancholy
Inspire

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