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“Our resistance to this war should be our resistance to profit at the cost of human life. Because that is what these drums beating over Iraq are really about. This is about business.”

Quote by Tim Robbins

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Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins, born on October 16, 1958, is a renowned American actor, director, and screenwriter. He gained worldwide fame for his portrayal of Andy Dufresne in the 1994 film 'The Shawshank Redemption,' for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Beyond his acting career, Robbins is also active in social and political causes, making him a versatile artist. more

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