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“Even Colin Powell who was everywhere before he became secretary of state, just stopped going out. I think part of it was he didn't want to be viewed suspiciously by the other people in the White House who rarely go anywhere.”

Quote by Sally Quinn

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Sally Quinn is an American author born on July 1, 1941. Her works cover a variety of themes, including family, education, and social issues. Quinn is known for her profound social insights and delicate emotional descriptions. more

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