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June 8, 2013
Confusion makes for an ideal breeding ground for conflict of interest and politicians make capital of the fuzzy code of ethics that governs them. - The 'unconflicted' Indian
June 8, 2013
An Indian is a hyphenated creature. For him there is no conflict of interest, there is only maximisation or juggling of interests. - Bias cut
June 8, 2013
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