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Evita Peron
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Quotes by Evita Peron
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I had watched for many years and seen how a few rich families held much of Argentina's wealth and power in their hands. So Peron and the government brought in an eight hour working day, sickness pay and fair wages to give poor workers a fair go .
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Sometimes I have wished my insults were slaps or lashes; I’ve wanted to hit people in the face and make them see, if only for a day, what I see each day I help people.
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I had watched for many years and seen how a few rich families held much of Argentina’s wealth and power in their hands. So Peron and the government brought in an eight hour working day, sickness pay and fair wages to give poor workers a fair go .
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The nation’s government has just handed me the bill that grants us our civil rights. I am receiving it before you, certain that I am accepting this on behalf of all Argentinean women, and I can feel my hands tremble with joy as they grasp the laurel proclaiming victory.
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Keeping books on social aid is capitalistic nonsense. I just use the money for the poor. I can’t stop to count it.
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