So you are lean and mean and resourceful and you continue to walk on the edge of the precipice because over the years you have become fascinated by how close you can walk without losing your balance.
Richard M. NixonAbout author
- Author's profession: President
- Nationality: american
- Born: January 9, 1913
- Died: April 22, 1994
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