America has had gifted conservative statesmen and national leaders. But with few exceptions, only the liberals have gone down in history as national heroes. (Gunnar Myrdal)

America has had gifted conservative statesmen and national leaders. But with few exceptions, only the liberals have gone down in history as national heroes.

Gunnar Myrdal

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