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“There's an old line that goes, the truck you see 400 yards down the road is not the truck that hits you. When we see these problems coming, they usually get defused. Brexit may have been a surprise, but we recognized it as something that could possibly happen.”

Quote by John Manley

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John Manley, born on January 5, 1950, is an accomplished lawyer with extensive experience and notable achievements in the field of law. He has provided professional legal services to various industries. more

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