But I made one mistake which I would never repeat as a member of Congress when I was in Washington, and that was when I was elected I didn't go on trips because I was so afraid of having someone accuse me of taking junkets.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: August 26, 1935 Death: March 26, 2011 |
For me, a hearty 'belly laugh' is one of the beautiful sounds in the world.
So when I write characters and situations and relationships, I try to sort of utilize what I know about the world, limited as it is, and what I hear from my friends and see with my relatives.

