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" I don't want to go back into politics - absolutely not. "

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" I actually don't believe in big government, and half the time I'm never quite sure I believe in government, generally. "

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" Ask me what makes a champion runner, and I will tell you it helps to have the great good sense to choose your parents carefully. "

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" I can remember the day I decided I would retire from competitive athletics as vividly as if it were yesterday. "

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