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“How is it that we can entrust the solutions for the problems that confront our country today to those who are complicit in their creation?”

Quote by Cynthia McKinney

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Cynthia McKinney

Cynthia McKinney is a former U.S. Representative from Georgia, born on March 17, 1955. She served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2003, known for her progressive stance on civil rights, environmental justice, and foreign policy. McKinney has been actively involved in politics and social movements for many years. more

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