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Mission Accomplished!: Things Politicians Wish They Hadn't Said
Mission Accomplished Things Politicians Wish They Hadn't Said Author:Matthew Parris, Phil Mason It is amazing how often politicians? most public words come back to haunt them. George W. Bush once quipped, I have opinions of my ownstrong opinionsbut I don?t always agree with them,? while Richard Nixon famously called the funeral of President Georges Pompidou a great day for France.? This priceless treasure trove of v... more »erbal blunders, indiscretions, regrettable promises, about-turns, deceptions, lies, and just plain stupidity highlights the very best political missteps of all time. Ranging across the centuries and the globe, this salutary and hugely funny book is completely up-to-date with all the immortal lines our leaders have made into classics.« less