On the recordFebruary 12, 2009
Or to put it another way: Don't dump the water out on the street and fertilize the field if you need to throw it on the house.
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Douglas Alexander
Labour Party
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govinfo.govEditor's note · Context
Using a metaphor to emphasize the importance of prioritizing resources effectively.
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