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" My husband has an outstanding record in promoting opportunity for women and the women that he surrounds himself in his staff and the women that he has promoted throughout his career. He's the father of three daughters. He's obviously a husband who's been very supportive of a very active wife with her own career. "

Elaine Chao

Opportunity

Father

Career

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" As I looked up at the Statue of Liberty, I thought at that time, 'What a wonderful country.' "

Elaine Chao

Liberty

Time

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