Political Quotes

On the recordMay 26, 2010
It is not the strongest of the species who survive nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

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Landrieu quotes Darwin to emphasize adaptability in the face of challenges.

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