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“Being poor is a state of mind, not a condition.”

Quote by Alphonso Jackson

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Alphonso Jackson

Alphonso Jackson, born on September 9, 1945, is a former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. During his tenure, he promoted significant housing policy reforms aimed at improving the living conditions in American cities and communities. more

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