Reuters quote of the day, May 29

London, May 28 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history. ''The idea that one is going into parliament to represent black people is absolute baloney but one you constantly have to state is not the case.'' -- Paul Boateng, Britain's first black cabinet minister. Boateng was appointed to the number two position in the Treasury on May 29, 2002.

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