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“The skills and productivity of American Workers, not to mention the taxes they pay, are the greatest economic resource our country has. To condemn large numbers of them to unemployment, to deprive the Treasury of their tax contributions and to force them to live on unemployment at public expense is the most expensive luxury any society ever chose to buy.”

Quote by Lane Kirkland

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Lane Kirkland was an individual who made contributions in the unknown field. Born on March 12, 1922, and passing away on August 14, 1999, his life and achievements are not well-documented. more

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