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“Vaclav Havel was the most amazing man in terms of being the combination of somebody with massive moral authority, great courage for having espoused the concepts of democracy, freedom throughout a very difficult communist period, a very modest man, and somebody with a fabulous sense of humor and the idea of being able to see the absurd in situations.”

Quote by Judy Woodruff

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Judy Woodruff is a seasoned news anchor who has been with CNN since 1975, hosting various news programs. Her career has witnessed significant changes in the news industry and she has played a crucial role in it. more

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