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“If CEOs insist that middle class Americans compete with cheap foreign labor, why not outsource the jobs of CEOs? If business is all about cost, they should be the first to volunteer.”

Quote by Lou Dobbs

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Lou Dobbs is an American television personality born on September 24, 1945. He is known for his expertise in business news and commentary, having hosted multiple television programs in this field. more

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