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Thomas Brackett Reed

American politician (1839-1902)

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Lived: 1839–1902
Born: Portland
Died: Washington, D.C.
Nationality: United States
Known as: politician, lawyer, jurist
Era: 20th century

Works (3)

They never open their mouths without subtracting from the sum of human knowledge

Russell, you do not understand the theory of the five minute debate. The object is to convey to the House in the space of five minutes either information or disinformation. You have consumed several periods of five minutes this afternoon …

Wisdom

How to dodge a bicycle

Wisdom

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