In a previous article, "David Brooks" said:
I've been on the planet since George VI was King. That's two sovereigns!

Now *there* was an example of a dim bulb, ill-prepared for his role, who had
the style and character to lead a nation through an armed conflict. But he
had a lot of help from his PM.

At least, thank God, it wasn't his brother.


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