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The value decade is upon us. If you can't sell a top-quality product at the world's lowest price, you're going to be out of the game.

Jack Welch

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Jack Welch
Age: 84 †
Born: 1935
Born: November 19
Died: 2020
Died: March 1
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Massachusetts
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