I might have preferred iron - but bronze will do. It won't rust. This …

Margaret Thatcher
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I might have preferred iron - but bronze will do. It won't rust. This time I hope, the head will stay on. ✨ 'Iron Lady' unveils her bronze statue, uk.reuters.com. February 22, 2007.
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I might have preferred iron - but bronze will do. It won't rust. This time I hope, the head will stay on. ✨ 'Iron Lady' unveils her bronze statue, uk.reuters.com. February 22, 2007.

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