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“There's nothing wrong with creating jobs. What's wrong is to seed the illusion that you will magically bring back the economy of 1970, that you will reopen coal mines.”

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David Remnick, born on October 29, 1958, is an accomplished American journalist known for his profound insights into politics, culture, and international affairs. He served as the editor of The New Yorker magazine, where he published many highly acclaimed articles. more

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