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John Mica: “I may not be the smartest, I may not be the best placed, I may not be the most powerful, but I am a persistent bastard.”

On the recordNovember 13, 2013
I may not be the smartest, I may not be the best placed, I may not be the most powerful, but I am a persistent bastard.
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John Mica
Republican · Florida

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Mica emphasizes his persistence in achieving goals despite not being the most powerful.

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