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WHY is Mintoff on here and Anthony Mamo not? Mamo is 96 years old, the oldest living head of state in the world, plus Mintoff has been active as recently as 2003 in Maltese politics.

I'd pick George Schultz before Cap, Schultz has Cancer.

Also, Former Interior Secretary Thomas Savig Kleppe has Alzheimers, he's about 86.

Some old politicians who have probably been overlooked - R. Sargent Shriver - VP Candidate in '72 - 90, has alzheimers or however you spell it Earl Butz - 96, secretary of Agriculture in the 70s Claiborne Pell - 88(?), Popular US Senator from Maryland, has parkinsons. E. Gough Whitlam, Australian PM, 89 and said to be in " declining health" Anthony Mamo - 96, Former Malta President Alfonso López Michelsen - 92, Former Colombia President Robet Byrd - 88, US Senator West Virginia, he is still a Senator and up for reelection this year, how long can he last? Lesser knowns - Arthur Link - 91, Governor of North Dakota in the 70s Cliff Hansen - 93, US Senator Wyoming Albert Roselini - 95, Governor of Washington George Smathers - 92, US Senator Florida Bill Avery - 94, Governor of Kansas I know, most of these arent famous enough, but it may be something to look into.

The former Prime Minister of Australia turns 90 this year, and reported to be in declining health. Good pick for '07?

Next year, you should have former U.S Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz, because he will be 96 then! As for fame, he's probably the most well known Secretary of Agriculture, due to his getting fired for an off color comment in 1976. Also, Wiki says he's the "Oldest prominent politician in the world" [Moved to Ideas and Possibilities for 2007 - ff]