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“I've spent a lot of time in my political life talking about why it matters to have women in the decision making, whether it's at the family table, whether it's in a board room, whether it's in the halls of Congress, whether it's in your community meeting. And it has to do with the fact that women's lives are different. You know? They're not better or worse than men's, but they are different and we bring that different perspective to whatever we do. And it's important to have that perspective at the table.”

Quote by Jeanne Shaheen

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Jeanne Shaheen is an American politician serving as a United States Senator. Born on January 28, 1947, she represents the state of New Hampshire. Throughout her political career, she has been committed to issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental protection. more

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