Lessons Drawn From the Marc Rich Pardon

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Lessons Drawn From the Marc Rich Pardon

As proven by this pardon,
Two facts of life prevail:
The rich have got the money
And everything's for sale.

February 1, 2001 | This article appeared in the February 19, 2001 edition of The Nation.

As proven by this pardon,
Two facts of life prevail:

The rich have got the money

And everything's for sale.

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February 1, 2001 | This article appeared in the February 19, 2001 edition of The Nation.

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