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“...if we want to meet the obligations of our civilization and our culture which are to create communities for our children that provide them with the same opportunities for dignity and enrichment as the communities that our parents gave us, we've got to start by protecting that infrastructure; the air that we breathe, the water that we drink, the landscapes that enrich us.”

Quote by Robert Kennedy

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Robert Kennedy, a former U.S. Senator, was born on November 20, 1925, and died on June 6, 1968. He was a prominent political figure in the United States, known for his dedication to civil rights, foreign policy, and social justice during his political career. more

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