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“In the media universe we're in, where there are people screaming on one end, there is no problem at all with having a little bit of extra politeness.”

Quote by Gwen Ifill

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Gwen Ifill was an American journalist recognized for her work on PBS's 'Washington Week' and 'The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer'. She made history as the first African American woman to moderate a major presidential debate on a major U.S. network. Ifill's career spanned over three decades, during which she covered significant events and figures in American politics and society. more

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