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“I think the worst decision is usually no decision. If you make the wrong decision you can usually course-correct, but if you don't make it, you've already made it, and it's usually the bad one.”

Quote by Roger Ailes

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Roger Ailes, an influential American television producer, was born on May 15, 1940, and passed away on May 18, 2017. He had a profound impact on the television news and entertainment industry, serving as an executive producer for several major television networks. more

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