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“I certainly never thought I would run for office myself. If someone had suggested it, I would have laughed out loud.”

Quote by Jennifer Granholm

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Jennifer Granholm

Jennifer Granholm, born on February 5, 1959, is a prominent politician from Canada. She served as the Governor of Michigan from 2003 to 2011, during which she focused on promoting green energy and renewable energy development, contributing significantly to the economic and social development of the state. more

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