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Max Baucus: I do not think the measure of a civilization is how tall its buildings of concrete are but rather how well its people…

On the recordOctober 19, 2011
I do not think the measure of a civilization is how tall its buildings of concrete are but rather how well its people have learned to relate to their environment and fellow man.
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Max Baucus
Democratic · Montana

Editor's note · Context

Baucus emphasizes the importance of human relationships over material achievements.

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