We're in the midst of horrendous danger, and it's unfolding before our eyes, and still we are not acting. And the reason we're not acting is big money and big companies, and it's complete dishonesty. (Jeffrey D. Sachs)

We're in the midst of horrendous danger, and it's unfolding before our eyes, and still we are not acting. And the reason we're not acting is big money and big companies, and it's complete dishonesty.

Jeffrey D. Sachs

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