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Janet Napolitano

Janet Napolitano is an American politician and lawyer, who served as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security. Born on November 29, 1957, she holds a Juris Doctor degree. Before her tenure as Homeland Security Secretary, she served as the Governor of Arizona. Under her leadership, the Department of Homeland Security made significant strides in addressing terrorism threats, enhancing border security, and improving cybersecurity. more

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