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“There's no limit to what free men and free women in a free market with free enterprise can accomplish when people are free to follow their dream.”

Quote by Jack Kemp

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Jack Kemp, born on July 13, 1935, and passed away on May 2, 2009, was a prominent American politician, economist, and former professional football player. He served as the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and was known for his advocacy of economic liberalism and his efforts to reform housing policies in the United States. more

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