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“We saw farms go on the auction block while we bought food from foreign countries. Well, that's wrong.”

Quote by Ann Richards

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Ann Richards, the former Governor of Texas, was born on September 1, 1933, and passed away on September 13, 2006. She was an influential politician known for her charm and strong convictions. more

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