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“Good politics starts with empathy, proceeds to analysis, then sets out values and establishes the vision, before getting to the nitty-gritty of policy solutions.”

Quote by David Miliband

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David Miliband is a British politician born on July 15, 1965. He served as the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010. Miliband has been active in various political roles and is recognized for his contributions to international relations and social policy. more

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