"We can only meet the challenges and grasp the opportunities if we pool our knowledge and expertise and act together, " he said.

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His writing has become part of the fabric of common knowledge, and his ideas act as anchor points for further discussion.

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"I think they have an opportunity to say to the people of this state, look, we can't stop people from doing bad and venal and stupid things, disgusting things, but when confronted with the knowledge, we can act firmly and effectively, " he said.

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