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“It is easy enough to vote right and be consistently with the majority. But it is more often more important to be ahead of the majority and this means being willing to cut the first furrow in the ground and stand alone for a while if necessary.”

Quote by Patsy Mink

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Patsy Mink was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Hawaii. She was the first Asian American woman to serve in Congress and the first woman of color to serve on a major political party's presidential ticket. Mink was a strong advocate for civil rights, women's rights, and environmental issues. more

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