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Never forget posterity when devising a policy. Never think of posterity when making a speech.

Robert Menzies

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Robert Menzies
Age: 83 †
Born: 1894
Born: December 20
Died: 1978
Died: May 15
Diplomat
Former Prime Minister Of Australia
Lawyer
Politician
Preface Author
Jeparit
Victoria
Australia
Sir Robert Menzies
Robert Gordon Menzies
The Right Honourable Sir Robert Menzies
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