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“It may not be what you would've chosen, but we all have a responsibility to be active citizens and shape our system and our future.”

Quote by Susan Rice

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Susan Rice is an American diplomat and academic who served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations under President Barack Obama. She is recognized for her influence on U.S. foreign policy and her dedication to human rights advocacy. more

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