“This militant minority is a cancer in the body of our society, and I will not permit it to spread.”

— Tom McCall

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About Tom McCall

Politician • American

Tom McCall was an influential American politician and journalist who served as the 30th Governor of Oregon from 1967 to 1975. A progressive Republican, he became renowned for his strong dedication to environmentalism...

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