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“The raging monster upon the land is population growth. In its presence, sustainability is but a fragile theoretical construct. To say, as many do, that the difficulties of nations are not due to people, but to poor ideology and land-use management is sophistic.”

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Pete Wilson
Pete Wilson

Pete Wilson, born on August 23, 1933, is a former Governor of California, a prominent figure in American politics. His political career has spanned various roles, and he has had a significant impact on California's political landscape. more

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