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" And we've become very doubtful of our information sources, because they're all controlled by these huge multilateral corporations. "
Brian De Palma
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" However, ironically, I was baptized Presbyterian, and went to a Quaker school for twelve years. "
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" You know, when people want to get any information, research information, it will all exist on these Web sites. "
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