Statement during the civil war, cited in 1938 by Time magazine, also cited in John A. Crittenden, Parties and elections in the United States, Prentice-Hall, 1982, (p.6).
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We do not believe in government through the voting booth. The Spanish national will was never freely expressed through the ballot box. Spain has no foolish dreams.
— Francisco Franco
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "We do not believe in government through the voting booth. The Spanish national will was never freely expressed through the ballot box. Spain has no foolish dreams." in the context of "Statement during the civil war, cited in 1938 by Time magazine, also cited in John A. Crittenden, Parties and elections in the United States, Prentice-Hall, 1982, (p.6)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Francisco Franco" (Quotes, 1930s, 1938)
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About Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco Bahamonde (4 December 1892 – 20 November 1975), commonly referred to as Francisco Franco, was a military generalísimo, leader of Spain (Caudillo de España) from October 1936 (whole country from April 1, 1939 on), and de-facto regent of the nominally restored Kingdom of Spain from 1947 until his death in 1975.
About Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco Bahamonde (4 December 1892 – 20 November 1975), commonly referred to as Francisco Franco, was a military generalísimo, leader of Spain (Caudillo de España) from October 1936 (whole country from April 1, 1939 on), and de-facto regent of the nominally restored Kingdom of Spain from 1947 until his death in 1975.
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