So, what I say to people is... by Chris Patten, a British Politician

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“So, what I say to people is that politics has got to be about principle and values above all. Of course, there are times when you have to make accommodations.”

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Name: Chris Patten

Nationality: British

Date of Birth: May 12, 1944

Profession: Politician

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