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In today's interdependent world, a threat to one becomes a menace to all. And no state can defeat these challenges and threats alone.
Michelle Bachelet
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Michelle Bachelet
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: September 29
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Having experienced personally and through my family the tragedy of Chile is something always present in my memory. I do not want events of that nature ever to happen again, and I have dedicated an important part of my life to ensuring that and to the reunion of all Chileans.
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You all want to know what is my dream? Very simple. To walk along the beach, holding the hand of my lover.
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The challenge is for us to reinvigorate the relationship with the Chilean people and to give state institutions new legitimacy. But this is also a universal phenomenon. There's also disenchantment with politics in Europe.
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