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In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attribu

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"In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism"

- George J. Mitchell

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This quote is written / told by George J. Mitchell somewhere between August 20, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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