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" You can't be in politics unless you can walk in a room and know in a minute who's for you and who's against you. "

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" Politics have no relation to morals. "

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" Over the years, many people on a spiritual journey have asked me why I keep going on about politics, and many people involved in politics have asked me why I keep going on about spirituality. "

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