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Some people naturally have a sense of empathy and an understanding of how to bring their followers to do things. They become great politicians.

Colin Powell

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