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In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.

Margaret Thatcher

1965

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Thatcher, Margaret. Speech to members of the National Union of Townswomen’s Guilds. 20 May 1965, Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK.

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In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman. — Margaret Thatcher

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