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The way to have power is to take it.

— William M. Tweed

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I don't care a straw for your newspaper articles; my constituents don't know how to read, but they can't help seeing them damned pictures.

As long as I count the votes what are you going to do about it? Say.

on the Ballot (1871)

I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating.

Understanding American Government (2003)

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