p. 165; In discussing the responsibility of Zaimis, Venizelos himself remarked in the Greek Chamber.
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I do not wish to depreciate his great gifts and attainments in a country which unfortunately, if I may say so without offense, is suffering from a temporary lack of leading men."
— Eleftherios Venizelos
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Source: Wikiquote: "Eleftherios Venizelos" (Quotes, Victory of Venizelos (1920): Eleftherios Venizelos in: Seligman, V. J. ( 1920), Victory of Venizelos)
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About Eleftherios Venizelos
Elefthérios Kyriákou Venizélos (23 August 1864 – 18 March 1936) was a Greek politician. He was Prime Minister of Greece during 1910-15, 1917-20 and 1928-32.
About Eleftherios Venizelos
Elefthérios Kyriákou Venizélos (23 August 1864 – 18 March 1936) was a Greek politician. He was Prime Minister of Greece during 1910-15, 1917-20 and 1928-32.
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