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“The Bush administration is the most diverse in history because the president fills jobs on the basis of a person's capabilities and qualifications, not on the color of his or her skin.”

Quote by Alphonso Jackson

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Alphonso Jackson

Alphonso Jackson, born on September 9, 1945, is a former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. During his tenure, he promoted significant housing policy reforms aimed at improving the living conditions in American cities and communities. more

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