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“People say I'm extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage?”

Quote by Imelda Marcos

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Imelda Marcos, born on July 2, 1929, is a Philippine model known for her unique sense of fashion and significant influence on the fashion industry. more

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“If you are a gun manufacturer, the product you make is not subject to safety regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Toy guns are subject to safety regulation; water pistols are, but not real guns.”

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