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Quote by Dee Dee Myers

“I think a lot of presidents learn to be president by being president.”

Quote by Dee Dee Myers

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Dee Dee Myers is an American politician and author, who served as the White House Press Secretary during the Clinton administration. She became the first female White House Press Secretary in U.S. history. Myers has extensive experience in politics and media, and has contributed articles to various publications. more

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