It is normal for politicians in all countries to profess themselves the pupils of history, anxious to draw the right lessons from her teaching. (Douglas Hurd)

It is normal for politicians in all countries to profess themselves the pupils of history, anxious to draw the right lessons from her teaching.

Douglas Hurd

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