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“You cannot compare any leaders in America to what Vladimir Putin has done. This is a man and a regime that has taken down a passenger plane in Ukraine, killing hundreds of people.”

Quote by Amy Klobuchar

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Amy Klobuchar, born May 25, 1960, is the senior United States Senator from Minnesota, serving since 2007. She is the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Minnesota. A former prosecutor, she served as Hennepin County Attorney before entering federal politics. Klobuchar ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, gaining recognition for her moderate stance and debate performances. She is known for her work on antitrust legislation and tech regulation. more

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