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“I have spent 11 horrific years in solitary confinement in a 6-square-meter dungeon three floors underground without sunlight or fresh air. But I endured my hardships because I was merely living my convictions.”

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Samir Geagea

Samir Geagea (born October 25, 1952) is a Lebanese politician and leader of the Lebanese Forces party. He served as commander of the Lebanese Forces militia during the Lebanese Civil War and was imprisoned from 1994 to 2005. After his release, he returned to politics and became one of the most prominent Christian political leaders in Lebanon. more

“[Hillary Clinton] was trying to encourage us to become more active in politics and she said, 'If you leave all the decision-making to others, you might not like what they do, and you will have no one but yourself to blame.' It was such a challenge to the women in the room. And it really hit me: She's talking to me.”

Ifs Trying Said Might Challenges Decision Rooms Talking Blame Clinton Active Decision Making

Author:Kirsten Gillibrand

“The Senate is extremely slow: They have enormous difficulty passing the bills that even get through the House. That's the reality that I've recognized in my two years: that it takes time to change the world.”

World Years Two Reality House Difficulty Bills Enormous Passing Passings Changing The World Two Years Senate Take Time It Takes Time

Author:Kirsten Gillibrand

“Mastery passes often for egotism.”

Mastery Egotism

Author:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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