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“Millennium Trails will be very tangible gifts to the future. We will walk on them and hike on them and bike on them. They will be accessible to people of all ages and abilities. But in a very important way they represent more than the tangible effect of the trail. They represent a commitment and an investment in what kind of country we want in the next century.”

Quote by Hillary Clinton

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Hillary Clinton

Former United States Secretary of State, politician, and lawyer. Born on October 26, 1947, Hillary Clinton served as the 67th United States Secretary of State. She held several significant positions in her political career, including serving as a U.S. Senator and First Lady. Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State was marked by her efforts to promote American leadership in global affairs, particularly in the areas of diplomacy and human rights. more

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