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“We can no longer allow multi-nationalists to parade as agents of progress and democracy in the newspapers, even as they subvert it at the workplace.”

Quote by John Sweeney

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John Sweeney is an accomplished journalist, born in 1958. His career spans various fields, including political, social, and business reporting. Sweeney is known for his in-depth investigative journalism and his focus on social issues. more

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