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" We've got to take some drastic steps in this country. We can't keep spending and spending. "

Johnny Van Zant

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" Some of the songs on the radio are really outrageous. I listen to the lyric. If the lyric doesn't make sense, I don't like the song. "

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" I'm always going to keep my eyes open. "

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