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“I believe in infrastructure, I believe in investing in your hard assets. Where I think government starts to fail is when it starts getting itself weighed down with the social programs. And I think the American public just feels like a lot of that money is tossed aside and wasted.”

Quote by Mick Cornett

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Mick Cornett, born on July 16, 1958, served as the Mayor of Oklahoma City. During his tenure, he spearheaded several major urban development projects, such as the OKCPS reconstruction plan and downtown revitalization. Cornett is known for his forward-thinking urban planning and commitment to the city's cultural heritage. more

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