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Benjamin franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. but i'd like to add a third certainty: trash. and while some in this room might want to discuss reducing taxes, i want to talk about reducing trash.
-Ruth Ann Minner
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Ruth Ann Minner
Benjamin franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. but i'd like to add a third certainty: trash. and while some in this room might want to discuss reducing taxes, i want to talk about reducing trash.
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