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“Go walk the streets of Beijing. It's pretty hard to argue it isn't a modern city. Now, if you go outside [of Beijing], in the rural areas, that's true. But rural America, you can say the same thing, in Appalachia there's an awful lot of poverty and lack of education.”

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Michael Bloomberg, born on February 14, 1942, is an American politician and businessman. He served as the Mayor of New York City, where he focused on improving city infrastructure, promoting economic development, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens. In the business world, Bloomberg has also made significant achievements, having founded and led Bloomberg L.P., one of the world's largest financial information companies. more

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