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“Throughout history, religious wars have always been the most brutal and cruel and merciless.”

Quote by Al Gore

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Al Gore
Al Gore

Former U.S. Vice President, climate advocate, and politician. Al Gore served as the Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to the fight against climate change. more

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