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"The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs."
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"I thank all of those who weren't born in this country for coming here and making a contribution to Australia. We are the least discriminatory country in the world, in my view."

"For us Australians, Singapore also represents sacred soil. Almost 2000 Australians died here in the defense of your island country and our neighborhood."

"The great nations have always acted like gangsters, and the small nations like prostitutes."

"Following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, $3 per gallon gasoline became common and our nation has come under considerable strain."

"Hungary is very similar to Bulgaria. I know they're different countries."

"It's the only sport that's played in every country in the world. It's played and watched all over the world, it's the most popular sport in probably 90% of the countries, and then with the World Cup, you have the most viewed tournament of any sport in the world."

"Aside from the murders, DC has one of the lowest crime rates in the country."
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"City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference."

"The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems."

"In the housing projects, people talked of ways to reduce crime, relieve overcrowding, and they were good ideas that we plan to study, and possibly implement."

"But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive."

"In the days and months I spent walking through the various communities of this city, I found that Chicago did not work for everyone, however."

"As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that it's a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building."

"But I am committed to keeping this city a strong and viable center for commerce and industry, for continuing to make it a place of opportunity for its citizens."
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