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When you lead change, sometimes you get arrows in your back. I mean, that's just the way the real world is.

Carly Fiorina

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Carly Fiorina
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: September 6
Businessperson
Executive Officer
Politician
Austin
Texas
Cara Carleton Sneed
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It's not a world war yet, but we're at war, because ISIS has declared war on us.
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We need a fearless fighter in the White House - not just to win this election, but also to restore the character of our nation.
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