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“If you listen to the political discourse in America today, you would think that all our problems have been caused by the Mexicans of the Chinese or the Muslims. The reality is that we have caused our own problems. Whatever has happened has been caused by isolating ourselves or blaming others.”

Quote by Fareed Zakaria

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Fareed Zakaria is an Indian-American journalist, author, and public speaker, known for his insightful analysis and commentary on global affairs. He hosts 'Fareed Zakaria GPS' on CNN and has authored several books on international relations and politics. Born on January 20, 1964, in India, Zakaria has made significant contributions to journalism and has been recognized for his work. more

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