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I campaigned for [Dennis] Kucinich in 2008. I continue to be in touch with him and I really admire him. I think he's very brave and honest - unusually so for a U.S. politician.

Viggo Mortensen

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Viggo Mortensen
Age: 65
Born: 1958
Born: October 20
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