Reuters quote of the day, July 19

London, July 18 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history. ''This candidate is a candidate of probity and integrity - I am going to back him to the full.'' -- Conservative Party leader William Hague, speaking in 1999 on British politician and author Jeffrey Archer's candidacy for the Mayor of London. Archer was sentenced on July 19, 2001, to four years in jail for perjury and perverting the course of justice.

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