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“To say that poverty explains terror is to slander those caught in poverty who choose to lead worthy lives. [Terrorists] are not the oppressed, but they are the parasites of the oppressed.”

Quote by Sean Wilentz

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Sean Wilentz is an American historian renowned for his in-depth research into the political, social, and cultural history of the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He is a professor at Princeton University and has received numerous honors for his contributions to the field of history. more

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