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Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.

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Brad Henry
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: July 10
Former Governor Of Oklahoma
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Shawnee
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Charles Bradford Henry
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There is too much at stake for us to surrender to the politics of polarization.
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Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.
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