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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.

Ruth Ann Minner

Death

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The speaker agrees with Franklin that death and taxes are unavoidable, but insists that trash is also an inevitable part of life. Instead of focusing on tax issues, the speaker wants to shift attention to finding ways to decrease the amount of waste we produce.

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