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" As an engineer, I learned that a long time ago: you don't want to get into a rational discussion about irrational subjects. "
Shahid Khan
Time
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" In a way, NAFTA is like a scrambled egg. How do you unscramble an egg? The value chains are so interwoven that it would be very difficult to do that. But government policies force us to look for ways to unscramble it. "
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" I've lived the American Dream and had a great life. Immigration and religion and racial tolerance are the foundation of this country. "
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" I have no regrets about buying Fulham. Absolutely not. This is a perfect club for what we wanted to do. It's absolutely historic, small, and has just the perfect fan base. "
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" We have made a great effort to stabilize the Jaguars, and London has played a key part in that. We see the Jaguars as an engine and catalyst for the overall growth of Jacksonville, and I believe we have proven our commitment beyond a doubt. "
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