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“I think it does suggest that the American people really do want to listen to somebody who actually has some solutions, some answers, and gives them some hope.”

Quote by Carol Moseley Braun

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Carol Moseley Braun

Carol Moseley Braun is a notable figure in American politics, becoming the first African American woman to be elected to the United States Senate. Born on August 16, 1947, she has made substantial contributions to the political and civil rights landscape in the United States. more

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