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UN speakers' go-to quotes: Ancient texts, modern greats and a little Talking Heads

UN speakers' go-to quotes: Ancient texts, modern greats and a little Talking Heads
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Presidents, premiers, monarchs and cabinet ministers have plenty to say at their annual gathering at the U.N. General Assembly. Still, sometimes they borrow a few words, quoting from a range of sources. Speakers this week touched on homeland sayings, ancient texts, figures of moral authority and...

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