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“The liberal ideal is that everyone should have fair access and fair opportunity. This is not equality fo result. Its equality of opportunity. There's a fundamental difference.”

Quote by Robert Reich

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Robert Reich, born on June 24, 1946, is a former United States Secretary of Labor. He is an economist, author, and public intellectual, who served as the Secretary of Labor under the Clinton administration. Reich is known for his profound insights into labor markets and economic policies. more

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