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“I don't think that it's appropriate for the government to say, in effect, we're going to slow down the growth of housing or that we're going to slow down the extension of the highway and the freeway system.”

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George Deukmejian
George Deukmejian

George Deukmejian, born on June 6, 1928, was a prominent American politician who served as the Governor of California. His political career was marked by his dedication to education, economic development, and public safety in the state. more

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