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... rule , that to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy . " This speech was delivered in an executive session and was not at first published . When it was finally printed , the saying , " to the victor belong the spoils , " immediately ...
... rule , that to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy . " This speech was delivered in an executive session and was not at first published . When it was finally printed , the saying , " to the victor belong the spoils , " immediately ...
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... rule referred to as sena- torial courtesy or the courtesy of the Senate is that a Senator or former Senator nominated for Federal office is confirmed as a matter of course without reference to a committee , How did Alabama get its name ...
... rule referred to as sena- torial courtesy or the courtesy of the Senate is that a Senator or former Senator nominated for Federal office is confirmed as a matter of course without reference to a committee , How did Alabama get its name ...
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George William Stimpson. rule mocking birds do not thrive in captivity and they make poor cage birds . There is a common belief , confirmed by some naturalists , that if a parent ... rule mocking birds do not thrive in captivity and they ...
George William Stimpson. rule mocking birds do not thrive in captivity and they make poor cage birds . There is a common belief , confirmed by some naturalists , that if a parent ... rule mocking birds do not thrive in captivity and they ...
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