Bernard Baruch

(1870—1965), Presidential advisor, 1960

Vote for the man who promises least; he'll be the least disappointing.

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Bernard Baruch

(1870-1965), Presidential advisor To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am. www.sky-net-eye.com

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