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“We do not face a choice between protecting our environment or protecting our economy. We face a choice between protecting our economy by protecting our environment - or allowing environmental havoc to create economic havoc.”

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Robert Rubin
Robert Rubin

Robert Rubin, born on August 29, 1938, is a prominent American politician, lawyer, and financial expert. He served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury under the Clinton administration, one of the most influential Treasury Secretaries in American history. During his tenure, Rubin contributed to the prosperity of the U.S. economy and successfully navigated through the Asian financial crisis and the Russian debt crisis. He also pushed for financial market reforms and improved financial regulatory standards. more

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