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“One good thing about California is we have quite a broad-based economy. We provide more fruits and vegetables and produce to the United States than any other state. So we have actually the single largest agricultural sector in the country.”

Quote by Meg Whitman

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Meg Whitman is an accomplished businessperson known for her role as CEO of HP, where she led the company through significant transformations and growth. She has a wealth of experience in the technology and consumer electronics sectors. more

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