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“You have to have a government that does give both money and energy to function in a leadership role modeling giving for the people. Government is supposed to lead by example in many cases.”

Quote by Maya Soetoro-Ng

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Maya Soetoro-Ng

Maya Soetoro-Ng, born on August 15, 1970, is an accomplished teacher. She is the sister of former U.S. President Barack Obama and has dedicated her career to the field of education, advocating for educational equity. more

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