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“Consumer confidence in an industry can be a very fragile thing. It only takes a few builders who promise but don't deliver, who cheat rather than perform, who delay until the warranty expires rather than repair, to damage the reputation of an entire industry.”

Quote by Virginia Knauer

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Virginia Knauer
Virginia Knauer

Virginia Knauer, an accomplished American politician, was born on March 28, 1915, and passed away on October 16, 2011. She held several significant positions during her political career and had a profound impact on American political development. more

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