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“I don't like to comment on a specific local issue because there are plenty of people already working on the problem who know a lot more about it than I do.”

Quote by Van Jones

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Van Jones is a civil rights advocate and political activist, born on September 20, 1968. He is known for his involvement in social and environmental justice movements, particularly in the fight against climate change and racial inequality. more

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