“Remember what John Adams said about Ben Franklin, "He does not hesitate at our boldest Measures but rather seems to think us too irresolute."
Well, this is the time for bold measures.”

— Bono

PENN Address (2004)

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Irish rock musician, singer of U2 1960

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