A Louisiana politician can't afford to let his animosities carry him away, and still less his principles, although there is seldom difficulty in that department. (A. J. Liebling)

A Louisiana politician can't afford to let his animosities carry him away, and still less his principles, although there is seldom difficulty in that department.

A. J. Liebling

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