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“Those self-evident principles of life and liberty, pursuit of happiness, they're not self-executing. They require each of us to get engaged. And what Barack Obama is really concerned about is to ensure that the American people appreciate their power to influence the democracy.”

Quote by Valerie Jarrett

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Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett is an American lawyer and businesswoman born on November 14, 1956. She served as a senior advisor to President Barack Obama during his two terms in office. Jarrett has a diverse career background, including roles in real estate and business. more

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