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“I take running for president and being president really seriously. It's a - maybe the toughest job in the world, right? And I knew that there was unfinished business from the successful two terms of President Obama, whom I had served, but that we needed to go further on the economy, on health care, and so much else.”

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Hillary Clinton

Former United States Secretary of State, politician, and lawyer. Born on October 26, 1947, Hillary Clinton served as the 67th United States Secretary of State. She held several significant positions in her political career, including serving as a U.S. Senator and First Lady. Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State was marked by her efforts to promote American leadership in global affairs, particularly in the areas of diplomacy and human rights. more

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