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Nor do we begin to have a clear appreciation of what the increase in consumption of alcoholic beverages in wartime means in increased risk, and in loss of efficiency to the fighting and working forces of the country. ↗

— William Lyon Mackenzie King

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Temperance is essential, if the services of men and women are to be employed to the best and most useful effect according, to the physical capacity and ability of each. Nothing less will assure a total effort. ↗

— William Lyon Mackenzie King

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There can be little doubt that absence from work, and inefficient work, are frequently due to intemperance. ↗

— William Lyon Mackenzie King

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When gasoline and rubber are rationed, electric power and transport facilities are becoming increasingly scarce, and manpower shortages are developing, it is difficult for people to understand their increased use for other than the most vital needs of war. ↗

— William Lyon Mackenzie King

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Stop a minute, right where you are. Relax your shoulders, shake your head and spine like a dog shaking off cold water. Tell that imperious voice in your head to be still. ↗

— Barbara Kingsolver

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Libraries are the one American institution you shouldn't rip off. ↗

— Barbara Kingsolver

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Finally, I want to make the point that we are Republicans. We are the majority. It is going to be a little more difficult because we have to govern and come up with ideas. ↗

— Jack Kingston

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From a monarchy followed by suffering under Communism, Ethiopians must be given the opportunity to flourish under the greatest of systems - democracy. ↗

— Jack Kingston

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I wish that the Democrats would put some effort into Social Security reform, illegal immigration's reform, tax reform, or some of the other real issues that are out there. ↗

— Jack Kingston

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This is the time to pull together as a Nation, as different people from all over the States with different perspectives and different social statuses and different income brackets, to unify into one and help those on the ground who need our help the most. ↗

— Jack Kingston

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