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“To many Congressmen and Senators right now, there's a ceaseless antagonism toward Hollywood because politically, it is high-reward and low-risk. So when you can't do anything about poverty or the budget deficit, and you can't deal with Bosnia or the possibility of nuclear explosions in Russia, what do you do? You bash Hollywood and get on the front pages.”

Quote by Jack Valenti

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Jack Valenti was a distinguished American lobbyist and film industry executive. He served as the president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) from 1966 to 2004, guiding the organization through pivotal changes in the film industry. Born on September 5, 1921, in Houston, Texas, Valenti passed away on April 26, 2007. more

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