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Jean-Luc Mélenchon
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Jean-Luc Mélenchon is the leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise.
Notable Quotes
"We have absolutely nothing to do, either directly or indirectly, with the death of this young Deranque."View Story →
"The party was facing the most ludicrous, the most unfair, and the most dangerous accusations."View Story →
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