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“As American education and intelligence becomes replaced by feelings and emotion, not seeing the forest for the trees has become a major problem.”

Quote by Walter E. Williams

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Walter E. Williams

Walter E. Williams is a distinguished economist born on June 30, 1936. He has made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of free-market theory and racial relations. Professor Williams has taught at several universities and authored several best-selling books, his views and theories have had a profound impact on both academia and the public. more

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