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“As I was growing up, you know, I'm a white Jewish American born to Holocaust parents. My father fled Nazi Germany in 1939 and my mother's family had fled the czars of Russia before that.”

Quote by Eugene Jarecki

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Eugene Jarecki is an American author recognized for his political and social commentary. His writing often addresses issues of war, politics, and social justice, and he is known for his insightful analysis and engaging storytelling. more

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