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Politically Speaking
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.
--Robert Kennedy U.S. political leader and legislator
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The famous emergency hotline, whereby the President could have immediate contact with the Kremlin wasn't established until 1984. Prior to 1984, the only direct contact to the Kremlin was a cumbersome teleprinter link, supplying text messages that then had to be translated, responses drafted and sent back.
"My uncle ran for Senate last year."
"Really? What does he do now?"
"Nothing. He got elected."
