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“What do we mean by the public interest? Some say the public interest is merely what interests the public. I disagree.”

Quote by Newton N. Minow

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Newton N. Minow

Newton N. Minow, born on January 17, 1926, served as the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. He has had a profound impact on the field of communications, advocating for the balance between media regulation and public interest. more

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