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“As citizens we have to be more thoughtful and more educated and more informed. I turn on the TV and I see these grown people screaming at each other, and I think, well, if we don't get our civility back, we're in trouble.”

Quote by Emmylou Harris

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Emmylou Harris is an influential American country music singer and songwriter, born on April 2, 1947. Known for her distinctive voice and emotive delivery, she is one of the key figures in the country music scene. Harris has achieved significant success in her musical career, including multiple Grammy Awards. more

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