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Quotation of the Day for December 30, 2009"A number of social problems arose. I had been told that neither smoking nor alcoholic beverages were allowed in the Royal Presence. As I was the host at the luncheon I raised the matter at once, and said to the interpreter that if it was the religion of His Majesty to deprive himself of smoking and alcohol I must point out that my rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them. The King graciously accepted the position." - Winston Churchill, in his memoirs, describing hosting a luncheon in February 1945 in honour of King Ibn Sa'ud of Saudi Arabia. Submitted by: Mike Krawchuk Dec. 20, 2009 |
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