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UN speakers' go-to quotes: Ancient texts, modern greats and a little Talking Heads

Speakers this week touched on homeland sayings, ancient texts, figures of moral authority and more — even a bit of Talking Heads (not TV pundits — the 1980s new wave band).

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What happened Speakers this week touched on homeland sayings, ancient texts, figures of moral authority and more — even a bit of Talking Heads (not TV pundits — the 1980s new wave band).
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PBS NewsHourNews report · Sep 27, 5:19 PM

UN speakers' go-to quotes: Ancient texts, modern greats and a little Talking Heads

Speakers this week touched on homeland sayings, ancient texts, figures of moral authority and more — even a bit of Talking Heads (not TV pundits — the 1980s new wave band).

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ABC News - USNews report · Sep 27, 3:38 PM

UN speakers' go-to quotes: Ancient texts, modern greats and a little Talking Heads

Presidents, premiers, monarchs and cabinet ministers have plenty to say at their annual gathering at the U.N. General Assembly

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