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“Exxon, Coca-Cola, BHP Billiton and News Corporation have much more say in organising the global agenda than the planet's 5 billion mature-age voters without a ballot box.”

Quote by Bob Brown

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Bob Brown is an Australian politician, environmental activist, and former leader of the Australian Greens Party. Born on December 27, 1944, he has dedicated his career to environmental protection and ecological conservation. more

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