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You know, lincoln was funny. i don't think f.d.r. was very funny. but lincoln was funny. lincoln was really funny. but i think you should get elected first, and then show that you're funny.
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You Know, Lincoln Was Funny. I Don't

Al Franken
You know, lincoln was funny. i don't think f.d.r. was very funny. but lincoln was funny. lincoln was really funny. but i think you should get elected first, and then show that you're funny.
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