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Edward Whitacre, Jr. Quotes: I started at GM knowing very little about that particular business. Not being an expert means you have to learn everything, starting from the basics.
         

I started at GM knowing very little about that particular business. Not being an expert means you have to learn everything, starting from the basics.


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