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When I'm speaking of love, when I'm speaking of reversing hate, I'm speaking not only of reconciliation - even I don't use that word - I use another word in Spanish, that's called 'reencuentro' - it's not reconciliation.

Michelle Bachelet

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Michelle Bachelet
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: September 29
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President Of Chile
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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.
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I took a gamble to exercise leadership without losing my feminine nature.
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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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I am a woman with a calling for social struggle and public service.
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