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Power intoxicates men. It is never voluntarily surrendered. It must be taken from them.

James F. Byrnes

It is not in the interest of the German people or in the interest of world peace that Germany should become a pawn or a partner in a military struggle for power between the East and the West.

James F. Byrnes

The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau.

James F. Byrnes

James F. Byrnes

James F. Byrnes

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Born: May 2, 1882

Died: April 9, 1972 (aged 89)

Bio: James Francis Byrnes was an American politician from the state of South Carolina. During his career, Byrnes served as a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Secretary of State, and 104th governor of South Carolina.

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