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“If you want to go to Spain or you want to go to France or you want go to [any] southern European countries, [Lisbon] is a great place to [connect].”

Quote by David Neeleman

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David Neeleman is a successful entrepreneur, born on October 16, 1959. He is renowned for his innovation and leadership in the aviation and financial services sectors. Neeleman is a co-founder of JetBlue Airways and Wells Fargo, where he has made significant achievements. more

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