“The niftiest turn of phrase, the most elegant flight of rhetorical fancy, isn't worth beans next to a clear thought clearly expressed.”
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Jeff Greenfield
Jeff Greenfield is an American journalist born on June 10, 1943. He has had a rich career in the news industry, covering a wide range of topics including politics and culture. more
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