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I think all governments engage in intelligence gathering vis-a-vis other governments.

Henry Paulson

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Henry Paulson
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: March 28
Banker
Former United States Secretary Of The Treasury
Investment Banker
Politician
Palm Beach
Florida
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