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Born May 9, 1942 (age 84) • Chicago • Illinois
Title / Office attorney general (2001-2005), United States • United States Senate (1995-2001), United States • governor (1985-1993), Missouri
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Role In USA PATRIOT Act

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