When the United States was founded, the very idea of a nation premised on democratic principles of freedom and tolerance was viewed by the vast majority of the world as an experiment doomed to fail. Dictatorships, monarchies, and theocracies had for many centuries ruled the world.
Eliot Spitzer Quotes
Power must be used, but it must be tempered by soul-searching and the recognition of our human capacity for error. That is the maxim that should inform our approach to every challenge, from reforming state government to engaging in foreign affairs.
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| Birth: | 10th June, 1959 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Lawyer, Politician |
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Eliot Laurence Spitzer was born in Bronx, New York. He is an American politician who served as the 54th Governor of New York from 2007 until his resignation on March 17, 2008. The Attorney General of New York for eight years, Spitzer was elected in 2006, succeeding three-term Governor George Pataki. He received a Bachelor's degree at Princeton University, and his Juris Doctor at Harvard Law School.
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