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“The establishment can't admit [that] it is human rights violations that make ... countries attractive to business - so history has to be fudged, including denial of our support of regimes of terror and the practices that provide favorable climates of investment, and our destabilization of democracies that [don't] meet [the] standard of service to the transnational corporation.”

Quote by Edward S. Herman

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Edward S. Herman

Edward S. Herman is an accomplished writer known for his work on political, economic, and social issues. Born on April 7, 1925, he is recognized for his critical thinking and insightful analysis of power structures in the media. more

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