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“In seeking success you must also seek fulfillment. Ask yourself not only what you want to be but who you want to be.”

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Elizabeth Dole, a former United States Senator, was born on July 29, 1936. She dedicated herself to public service throughout her political career, serving as the United States Secretary of Labor and focusing on veteran's issues during her tenure in the Senate. more

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