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Edmund S. Muskie

In the heat of our campaigns, we have all become accustomed to a little anger and exaggeration. Yet, on the whole, our political process has served us well.

Edmund S. Muskie

Anger

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During intense political campaigns, people often express anger and stretch the truth more than usual. However, despite this, the overall system of politics has still worked effectively for society.

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