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“I believe there is no more important and consequential antidote for these times than a reciprocal relationship of trust. You give and you receive trust. And one of the most important ingredients in a relationship of trust is that we speak truth. It matters what we say. What we mean. The value we place on our words - and what they are worth to others.”

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Book:The Truths We Hold: An American Journey
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The Truths We Hold: An American Journey

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Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris

American politician and lawyer, serving as the Attorney General of California and currently as the Vice President of the United States. Harris, born on October 20, 1964, is the first Asian American to serve as Vice President and the first female Vice President in U.S. history. more

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