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“If you own a chemical plant and leak a little benzene, you're in big trouble because everyone knows how carcinogenic it is. But coming out of a tailpipe? The government never does anything about that.”

Quote by R. James Woolsey, Jr.

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R. James Woolsey, Jr.

R. James Woolsey, Jr. is a distinguished American lawyer and former government official. Born on September 21, 1941, he has held various significant positions in the United States government and has been involved in numerous legal and political matters. more

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