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“Instead of going on a beach vacation to Hawaii, you could go to a Democratic convention, a state convention, a conference being held to discuss issues you care about, or even go hear a politician speak. Soon your life is all about government and politics and you delve into issues and public policy. When you do that, not only do you learn to be a good candidate for office, but you also learn to be a good elected official.”

Quote by Maxine Waters

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Maxine Waters is an American politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for California's 43rd congressional district since 1991. She is known for her advocacy in financial regulation and consumer protection. more

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