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states·man (stāts′mən)

noun pl. statesmen -·men (-mən)

a person who shows wisdom, skill, and vision in conducting state affairs and dealing with public issues, or one engaged in the business of government

Etymology: state's, gen. of state + man, based on Fr homme d'état

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SALLY FARRAR

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Madeline Albright ?
Give me a break. Is this the best you can do?
If you can't force yourself to at least try to fake being nonpartisan, then go elsewhere for your example. Like another century. Maybe Churchill. Albright. Please.

Posted by SALLY FARRAR 116 days ago.

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