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I have nothing against diamonds, or rubies or emeralds or sapphires. I do object when their acquisition is complicit in
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"I have nothing against diamonds, or rubies or emeralds or sapphires. I do object when their acquisition is complicit in the debasement of children or the destruction of a country"

- Edward Zwick

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This quote by Edward Zwick is a commentary on the dishonest practices of the ruby market. He is sharing his disapproval of the exploitation of children and also the destruction of countries that is typically related to the procurement of rubies, rubies, emerald greens, and also sapphires. He is not versus the jewels themselves, however instead the underhanded techniques that are commonly used to get them. He is promoting for the market to be held responsible for its activities and also to take duty for the repercussions of its methods. He is also requiring better openness and law of the industry to make certain that these underhanded techniques are not permitted to proceed. By doing so, he wishes to safeguard kids and also nations from exploitation and destruction.

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Edward Zwick This quote is written / told by Edward Zwick somewhere between October 8, 1952 and today. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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