Carolina QuotesThe reason i maintain some optimism is that i think philosophically we're in pretty good shape... People...want to know the truth...
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“The reason i maintain some optimism is that i think philosop…” Ron Paul. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-603D872650. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/603d872650
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