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The USA is the economic engine on the planet. And when America booms, the entire world booms. … You all follow us down and you follow us up. ~ President Donald Trump,
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Editorial Attorney General made it very clear: if there is any legal issue, go to court and follow the procedure instead of initiating mob rule when you don’t get the decision you
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