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“America still is an exceptional country. We love to lead and we love to win. And we do it, when we take on any challenge and when we take - we support our friends.”

Quote by Jeb Bush

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Jeb Bush

Jeb Bush is an American politician who served as the Governor of Florida. Born on February 11, 1953, in Massachusetts, he is the son of former President George H.W. Bush and the brother of former President George W. Bush. During his political career, Bush focused on education reform and pushed for educational improvements in Florida. He has a conservative political stance and is concerned with economic and tax policies. more

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