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" There are real tricks to getting a job that I just don't like or understand - it feels too close to pandering. I've tried it, but it doesn't work. "

F. Murray Abraham

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" I'm first-generation American - my people came over on boats - and I think it's a shame to close the door on people who really need freedom. "

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