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“Most people don't realize that two-thirds of the federal budget is Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Pentagon. The U.S. government is an insurance company with an Army.”

Quote by Scott Pelley

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Scott Pelley is an accomplished American journalist known for his significant contributions to the field of journalism. Born on July 28, 1957, he has had a career spanning over four decades in the news industry. more

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