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"America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking."

Wilma Mankiller, Cherokee Statesman

Futurism, America, Leaders, Thinking

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"I don't think anybody anywhere can talk about the future of their people or of an organization without talking about education. Whoever controls the education of our children controls our future."

"Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward."

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"Prior to my election, young Cherokee girls would never have thought that they might grow up and become chief."

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"A lot of young girls have looked to their career paths and have said they'd like to be chief. There's been a change in the limits people see."

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