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“There will always be nations. The United States will last a long, long time, I believe. France and Germany and Japan, China, other nations, they're going to exist. But they're losing their significance and ability to deal with certain matters.”

Quote by Alan Cranston

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Alan Cranston was a distinguished American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from California from 1959 to 1985. Renowned for his advocacy on environmental issues, civil rights, and his pivotal role in the establishment of the California Environmental Quality Act. more

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