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“One guy can't create a field, but you can get people thinking.”

Quote by Paul Solman

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Paul Solman is an American journalist and television host, known for his role at the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) on the program 'NewsHour'. Born in 1944, he has been serving as the economics and business correspondent for the show since 1976. more

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