Elaine Chao
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18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation; 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor; 12th Director of the Peace Corps; Former President and CEO of United Way of America
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They should listen to the NTSB. White House politics are a lot less important than the people of East Palestine.
Karine Jean-Pierre defends Buttigieg by invoking Elaine Chao, mistakenly calls her head of the EPA
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It was great to join you,
@ThomasHealy47
and
@hyliion
!
Former Transportation Secretary and Labor Secretary
@ElaineChao
paid us a visit recently and took the Hypertruck ERX out for a spin. Keep letting us know who you'd like to see on a future ride & drive.
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On Easter Sunday, I accompanied my 96-year-old father on a journey to visit the homes we lived in when we first arrived to America: a 1-bedroom apartment in Jamaica, Queens, a 2-bedroom apartment in the building next door, and the first house my parents ever owned on Long Island.
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#HappyNewYear
! 2023 is a new beginning for everyone!
#TBT
a new beginning in America - young Chao family celebrating the new year in red jackets made by mother. Grateful for all the sacrifices my parents made.
#HappyNewYear2023
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May the peace of
#Christmas
be with all.🎄
#TBT
Christmas photo of Mom & Dad, Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao & Dr. James S. C. Chao: an enduring love story & the foundation of our family.
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From the 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor in tribute to the 19th U. S. Secretary of Labor Ann Korologos R. I. P.
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Happy birthday to everyone born in the
#YearOfTheRabbit
!
#HappyLunarNewYear
! Wishing all a healthy & wonderful new year!
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@RuthlessPodcast
Throwback Thursday: catch up on my conversation with
@HolmesJosh
from last month
Full episode:
Listen to
@SecElaineChao
's first Halloween experience as an immigrant in America. It's hysterical.
Full episode:
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Shocked & saddened by the assassination of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
PM Abe’s reputation as a visionary leader preceded him. He was a dedicated statesman and trusted partner who played an instrumental role in strengthening the relationship between our two nations.
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Today I accepted the 2022 Woman in Leadership Award from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce at their second annual Women’s Summit. Thank you,
@KyChamber
, it was an honor to be recognized.
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Proud to be a Kentuckian alongside other Kentucky women leaders: Diane Medley, Board Chair, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Ambassador
@KellyCraftKY
; and
@AshliWatts
, President & CEO of Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
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Sentimental journey back to SF Chinatown to thank everyone for their support and encouragement over the years. Visited CCBA, Loong Kwong Family Association, and the American Chinese Culture and Art Association.
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Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II. I remember meeting her and Prince Philip at the White House State Dinner - the calmness and serenity of the Queen's presence was unforgettable.
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Thank you
@ILF_national
, for awarding my father, James S. C. Chao, the Person of the Year Award. It was a pleasure to accept the award on his behalf.
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I had the pleasure of speaking at the
@KyChamber
’s second annual Women’s Summit in celebration of diverse and successful women in the Commonwealth as their 2022 Woman in Leadership. Standing among such impressive women and hearing their voices was an incredible experience.
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It was a nostalgic trip that I am so grateful to still have been able to share with my father at his 96 years of age, and only wish my mother could’ve been there with us to see how far we have come in realizing our American dream.
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Happy to be interviewed by brilliant lawyer Jennifer Yue Barber
@jenyuebarber
, Office Member-in-Charge, Frost Brown Todd LLC!
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Love this photo of Norm Mineta and me taken at my swearing-in ceremony as Deputy Secretary of Transportation! It hung in my various offices including when I was Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Transportation.
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Thrilled to be honored during this year's Women's Leadership Celebration at the Sundance Film Festival! Event was full of inspiring stories of women from diverse backgrounds! Thanks to Mr. Scott Anderson & Zions Bank for supporting this wonderful event!
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Happy Thanksgiving – life’s precious moments, being with loved ones and celebrating our blessings...
#TBT
Thanksgiving day with mom, Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao, and sisters🦃❤️
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At age 51, when her kids were grown, she went back to resume studies interrupted by the wars in China, to obtain a Master’s degree in Asian Literature and History.
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Very special to celebrate the 113th anniversary of President Reagan's birthday with the
@RonaldReagan
Foundation! Former President of Poland Lech Walesa gave a stirring keynote address. I last saw President Walesa in Warsaw when I was Director of the Peace Corps.
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"Women leaders share advice, success stories, and goals for the future at the Inaugural Women's Summit"
ICYMI, read more about the
@KyChamber
's terrific event yesterday to recognize and celebrate diverse and successful women in the Commonwealth
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Happy and proud to accompany father, Dr. James S. C. Chao as Grand Marshals of New York City’s first Asian Pacific American Heritage Parade!
What a wonderful celebration & recognition of AANHPI contributions and place in our history and culture!
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Joined
@CNN
to continue the conversation about mass flight cancellations and the ensuing nationwide travel nightmare. WN has a lot to do to rebuild trust with flying public.
"The saddest thing is this company used to be a paragon in the airline industry."
Former Transportation Secretary, Elaine Chao, on the fallout surrounding Southwest Airlines.
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PM Abe & I last met on Oct 23, 2019 in Akasaka State Guesthouse, Tokyo when I represented the US to the Proclamation of the Enthronement of Emperor Naruhito. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Abe and his family during this devastating time.
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Many thanks to
@tracegallagher
for inviting me to discuss the many travel challenges facing Americans this holiday season.
@foxnews
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Happy
#FirstDayOfFall
!
#TBT
to my sister and my first day of school at PS 117, Jamaica, NY. Looking forward to all the
#fall
colors! 🍂
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As
#thursdaynightfootball
approaches, check out some more
#ThrowbackThursday
fun from the archives. Though fashion trends have certainly changed over the years, our
@UnitedWay
&
@NFL
partnership is as critical as ever for countless communities around the country. cc:
@JoeMontana
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A huge thank you to
@SusanLiTV
for this wonderful feature. It is an honor to have served as Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Transportation. But I know that that the AAPI community will accomplish even more in my lifetime.
#AAPIHeritageMonth
The most successful
#AsianAmerican
politician of her generation & arguably the most successful in history
We look at the trailblazing career & life of
@SecElaineChao
who has chased the
#AmericanDream
#AsianPacificHeritageMonth
#FoxNews
media 🌈
#AsianAmerican
#aapi
#AAPIHM
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What a beautiful sunny day for moving, strong, inspiring inaugural speech by
@GlennYoungkin
accompanied by First Lady Suzanne Youngkin to serve Virginia and our nation!
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In honor of Flag Day, I wanted to share this patriotic moment as I joined newly naturalized citizens proudly waving their American flags from the summer of 2020. Happy Flag Day!
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"...As U.S. Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Transportation, I have worked to help underserved communities, including the AAPI community, gain access to greater opportunities. Since leaving office, I am committed to continuing those efforts."
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Wonderful to be back at
@USCGAcademy
after my last visit as Deputy Secretary of Transportation.
#USCGA
does a great job for America!
#TBT
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Here in Utah with niece, Alexia, to attend screenings of indie films at 2024 Sundance Film Festival! We LOVE Tony Bui’s THREE SEASONS- re-released in better than ever digital form!
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On this Father’s Day, I want to share a moving tribute to my Dad, Dr. James S. C. Chao, from President George W. Bush - a true testament to what a great father my Dad has been to 6 daughters!
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Welcome Concordia to my home state of Kentucky!
Enjoyed sitting down with
@MatthewASwift
this afternoon to discuss the future of innovation in transportation, mobility, and supply chain logistics.
#Concordia22
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Happy to be in Salt Lake City to be honored at the 2024
@sundancefest
Utah Women's Leadership Celebration. Here is the video introduction
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Happy to speak at
@ForumClubPB
Friday about the economic outlook, unemployment #'s, and new technology shaping the transportation movements in the future: AV, drones, platooning, flying taxis and space travel, and more!
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Today marks 15 years since my mother, Ruth Mulan Chu Chao, passed on. She was an ordinary yet extraordinary individual who believed that the most important adornments for a woman were virtue, intellect, and achievement.
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Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II. A model of duty, selflessness, & devotion to country & people for the ages.
#queensfuneral
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.
@ILF_national
's inspiring, inclusive conference is always a highlight of the year – and I'm excited to join
@RepYoungKim
and
@RepSteel
on Saturday to discuss the development of the AAPI community's next generation of civic leaders
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#HappyFathersDay
! Forever grateful for all the sacrifices my father, Dr. James S.C. Chao, made to give the family a life of better opportunities. He taught his daughters the importance of hard work, being a good person and giving back to Society.
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The 'Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act' and the effort to place the
@WomensMonument
on the National Mall are long overdue. It’s time that we showcase the strong diversity of our country's proud history in America's most visited National Park!
Grateful to congressional leaders supporting the “Women’s Suff. Nat’l Monument Location Act.”
The Nationall Mall is where ‘we the people’ showcase our history. It’s the land that holds our national memory.
And it’s where the
#WomensMonument
belongs.
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#TBT
to our first home in America: a small 1-bedroom apartment for our family of 5 on 85th Road in Jamaica, Queens NY that my father and I recently visited.
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Lovely evening of Opera at
@JapanEmbDC
. Thank you, Amb. & Mrs. Tomita for hosting such beautiful performances by Isabel Leonard & John Arida.
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Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole left earth on Saturday for a better place. Bob was a patriot, a war hero who fought for America, including veterans, people with disabilities, those who were vulnerable in America and beyond our shores.
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I'm looking forward to participating in the
@KyChamber
's Inaugural Women's Summit next Monday in Lexington. Check out more details about this exciting event at the link below:
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Happy to witness the swearing in of the new Virginia State Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater with whom I worked when I was US Secretary of Labor. Congratulations, Mr Secretary!
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Happy to join
@asiasocietytx
for a fireside chat over lunch. 3 dynamic Chinese American women leaders: Dr. Anne Chao (Rice Univ Humanities School Adv Board Member), Ping Sun (Chair of Asia Society Texas), and Lily Chen Foster (Asia Society Texas Advisor).
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Check out my
@washingtonpost
op-ed on establishing an AANHPI museum on the National Mall!
#AANHPIHeritagemonth
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As one of six daughters, I’m happy to join the chorus of voices championing the women pioneers who blazed new trails allowing for greater opportunities for women!
@womensmonument
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Nice to meet the current class of White House Fellows! They have a great year ahead of them. Reminds me of my time as a White House Fellow!
@WHFellows
#TBT
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Took some time to visit the beautiful Utah State Capitol. Majestic snow-covered mountains beyond the City horizon are so impressive!
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#TBT
Another warm June day - reminds me of our family’s initial days in America and our weekend outings to get out of our little apartment and cool down.
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Great to have a conversation with the students
@FlaglerCollege
. What a nice friendly community in
#StAugustineFL
, the oldest city in the nation with cobblestone streets, historical landmarks and beaches!
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Thrilled to meet the outstanding women & men at
@USCGAcademy
who will keep our country safe! Semper Paratus!
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Great to return to my alma mater, Syosset High School. Grateful to the teachers, administrators & board who gave us such a good education!
#TBT
photos of me in 10th grade & my previous visit to Syosset High School as U. S. Secretary of Labor with my parents.
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Inspiring
@ABC36News
report below on the great impact of the
@KyChamber
's Inaugural Women's Summit. I am a proud Kentuckian and delighted to participate.
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Congratulations to Governor
@GlennYoungkin
and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin. A strong Virginia future is ahead.
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Dr. Kissinger was a giant in American foreign policy. His skill and intellect were as unique as his legendary willpower. We hold his beloved Nancy, David & Elizabeth in our hearts and prayers during this devastating time.
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Excited to join
@UofLPresNeeli
and
@AshliWatts
at the
@KyChamber
's Inaugural Women's Summit later this month in Lexington to recognize and celebrate diverse and successful women in the Commonwealth.
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Congratulations to Michelle Yeoh for her historic win on behalf of the
#AAPINH
community!
#Oscar2023
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Many thanks to Lung Kong World Federation, Pan American Lung Kong Tin Yee Association, and New York Lung Kong Tin Yee Association for awarding my father, Dr. James S. C. Chao, and me, Lifetime Achievement Award during their 2023 Spring Banquet.
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Thank you
@ReaganInstitute
for having my father, Dr. James S.C. Chao, and me today at the American Opportunity Bootcamp for interns. The students heard about our family’s American story and how we built a new life for ourselves that exceeded our imaginations! Only in America!
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Happy to be
@engageforwomen
summit today!
#TBT
my time as the U. S. Secretary of Labor with Representatives of the Women’s Bureau hosting a Summit at NYSE on Empowering Women through Increased Financial Literary!
#ENGAGE
!
#empowerwomen
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Really impressive to participate in the historic delivery of the
#SUNYMaritime
training ship, EMPIRE STATE, the lead ship of a 5-ship class of
#NSMV
-1. Thanks go to former Maritime Administrator Admiral Mark Buzby, Deputy Maritime Administrator Richard Balzano, and Chief Counsel
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Thrilled to be back in the Purchase area to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new
@BarkleyAirport
regional airport that will bring greater economic development and more jobs to this part of the Commonwealth and surrounding region!
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The American Dream for AAPIs is being threatened by a sharp rise in hate and violence. Anti-Asian hate crimes climbed a horrifying 339% in 2021.
Read my take on where we as a country need to go from here in the
@nypost
.
#StopAsianHate
#AAPIHeritageMonth
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Thank you
@UKinUSA
for a beautiful Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today at the
@WNCathedral
! I am accompanied by the Honorable Julia Chang Bloch, the first Asian American U. S. ambassador in American history.
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Happy
#MothersDay
!
#TBT
a sentimental visit to Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center, namesake of the foundation of our family. Never forgotten - always in our hearts.
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I participated in the opening ceremony (delayed by COVID) of the Chinese American Museum in Washington, D.C. right near the White House. This museum will honor the contributions of our community, build bridges of understanding, and celebrate our country's diversity.
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Inflation has risen 7.5%, the highest in a long time. Hopefully we are progressing toward the other end of the pandemic and see a relief in the supply chain crisis to keep up with high consumer demand.
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A tribute to Mike Duncan for serving 31 years as Kentucky's National Committeeman. Thanks for your service to our Commonwealth and Country! Congratulations on a lifetime of achievements and contributions! What a beautiful family!
@KyHistSoc
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Autonomous trucking can help address the strain on global supply chain issues we’re facing today. Economic recovery is hampered as goods wait to be moved, partly due to a truck driver shortage that’s only predicted to worsen over time.
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Justice O’Connor swore me in as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation and as U.S. Secretary of Labor. She encouraged and inspired millions of people, especially young women, such as myself. May she rest in peace.
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Last Thursday, I was with President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush at
@TheBushCenter
Forum on Leadership discussing with
@Gary_D_Cohn
active solutions that significant growth in the US economy would require.
Watch the conversation here:
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When I was U. S. Secretary of Labor, I often reminded everyone that more than half of the net new jobs created in the United States are created by small businesses.
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I got to really know General Powell while serving with him in President George W. Bush's cabinet. He is an extraordinary public servant: a patriot who made historic contributions to our country as a soldier, senior military and national security leader (1/2)
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Wonderful getting together with DOL & DOT alumni at the annual holiday gathering. Personnel is policy. The days are long but the years are short. Farm Team.
#Friendship
#Publicservice
#HappyHolidays
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Greater inclusion of people with disabilities in our workforce will help address worker shortage issues, & implementing labor & transportation policies that increase access to opportunities for people with disabilities benefits all of us
#InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities
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It was great to meet with AAPI associates at
@Kroger
during May, AAPI Heritage Month. The diversity that is represented at Kroger is a hallmark of their core values.
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Great to keynote Kroger’s special event in Cincinnati in recognition of the contribution of Asian American and Pacific Islanders to our country!
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Consumer spending is shifting back from goods to services. Optimistically, this could be a signal of the end of the pandemic, but it’s difficult to ignore the role of supply chain shortages.
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May is
#AAPINHHeritageMonth
! American Chinese Culture & Arts Association is one of many organizations that
#celebrate
the diversity that makes America great!
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Happy to meet the current class of
@WHFellows
. See my class of the
#WhiteHouseFellows
! Learn more about this program!
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Congratulations to the
@ULmCenter
on 30 years of nurturing Kentucky's next generation of great leaders!
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.
@ThomasHealy47
and
@hyliion
are doing great things! Well-deserved recognition from
@barronsonline
.
#electricvehicles
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Joining the board of
@UnitedWay
Worldwide is like returning home; I look forward to working with the wonderful professionals & volunteers at local United Ways to improve the quality of life in our communities.
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Last week our nation lost an American icon and a true trailblazer, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the United States Supreme Court. Will be forever grateful to Justice O'Connor for her tribute to my beloved late mother.
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#TBT
a wonderful visit to the World Journal’s bookstore at their headquarters in Whitestone, New York.
@nyworldjournal
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