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It is the certainty that they possess the truth that makes men cruel.


Anatole France

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BRIAN FRANCE It has been a big distraction. We haven't announced the final penalty for Chad yet. We don't expect ...
BRIAN FRANCE This is the maximum amount of power we can currently test. We suspect the coil is even more powerful...
DANIELLE FRANCE I think there's a tremendous ripple effect. For a species like the grizzly, it's an indicator specie...
TOM FRANCE As far as Ronnie hurting himself, we are aware of how it could affect him. It has affected guys diff...
TODD FRANCE It's not a flag I look at (as) anything favorable.
BRIAN FRANCE We're getting down to the wire. Looks to be in the next four to six weeks or sooner there will be so...
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