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“And you know, almost in a perverse way, I wish it had been undue influence because we know how to correct that. We get rid of the people who, in fact, were exercising that.”

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David Kay
David Kay

David Kay, born in 1940, is a renowned figure in an unknown field. His life experiences and contributions are not well-documented, but his impact and evaluation in the field are highly regarded. more

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