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There is no suggestion of regime change quite the contrary, this is an initiative to help people and to help governments who are inclined toward change.

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Colin Powell
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: April 5
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Former United States Secretary Of State
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New York City
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Colin Luther Powell
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