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But very often in politics we have the experience called up from my father when someone was trying to help him in the campaign: I can take care of my enemies, may the Good Lord save me from my friends.
Robert Foster Bennett
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Robert Foster Bennett
Age: 82 †
Born: 1933
Born: September 18
Died: 2016
Died: May 4
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