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Throughout history, the arts and humanities have helped men and women around the globe grapple with the most challenging questions and come… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
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I was 21 and had spent the last few years in Stanford University Engineering School at California. Many people advised me to… — Azim Premji Copy Share Image
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We have our nominee, and it's is Secretary [Hillary] Clinton. I do hope that Secretary Clinton will take into account the huge… — Jeff Merkley Copy Share Image
We speak for all citizens of the Commonwealth when we say that society can draw great hope for the future because of… — William Weld Copy Share Image
This is bad for policy-making - if you cover up the problems, how can you solve them? It also corrodes public trust.… — Dominic Grieve Copy Share Image
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Now, today, some children are enrolled in excellent programs. Some children are enrolled in mediocre programs. And some are wasting away their… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life's most rewarding experiences. My times become slower and slower, but… — George A. Sheehan Copy Share Image
I had a couple albums out that sold well for who I was at the time and the type of music I… — Harry Connick, Jr Copy Share Image
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