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Too many critics mistake the deliberations of the Congress for its decisions.

Sam Rayburn

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Sam Rayburn
Age: 79 †
Born: 1882
Born: January 6
Died: 1961
Died: November 16
Former Speaker Of The Texas House Of Representatives
Lawyer
Politician
Roane County
Tennessee
Sam Rayburn
Sam T. Rayburn
S. Taliaferro Rayburn
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Critics
Decisions
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