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I refuse to give into the sad reflex of French envy because this envy paralyzes our country.

Emmanuel Macron

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Emmanuel Macron
Age: 46
Born: 1977
Born: December 21
French Minister Of The Economy
Finance And Industry
Investment Banker
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Politician
Statesperson
Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron
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