"The masses demand a fighting President, and that means you’ve got to offend somebody, because the way I see it, a strong offense is the best attack."
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Gracie Allen, How to Become President Ch. 6 : How not to offend anybody (1940)
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Gracie Allen
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen (26 July 1895 [year uncertain] – 27 August 1964) was an American comedian, actress, singer, dancer; and the comedic partner and wife of George Burns.
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