Carolina QuotesA satellite has no conscience.
Edward R. Murrow Carolinian
Source
On receiving the "Family of Man" Award (1964)
- year
- 1964
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“A satellite has no conscience.” Edward R. Murrow. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-D1965136C4. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/d1965136c4
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