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You know, I wish the world well. I want Iraq to have democracy and the Haitians to have democracy. I want the people of

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"You know, I wish the world well. I want Iraq to have democracy and the Haitians to have democracy. I want the people of Afghanistan to thrive. Lord knows, we spend enough money there to help them. What about people at home? Isn't that our first responsibility?"

- Barbara Boxer

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This quote is written / told by Barbara Boxer somewhere between November 11, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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