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The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power.
Paul Wellstone
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Paul Wellstone
Age: 58 †
Born: 1944
Born: July 21
Died: 2002
Died: October 25
Former United States Senator
Political Scientist
Politician
University Teacher
Washington
District of Columbia
Paul David Wellstone
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