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Karen Hughes, a prominent political strategist and public servant, has played a pivotal role in shaping American political discourse. Known for her strategic acumen and formidable communication skills, she served as a trusted advisor to President George W. Bush, influencing key policy decisions and shaping the administration's message. Her dedication to public service and unwavering commitment to her principles have earned her widespread respect across the political spectrum.
"In fact, my mom always told me because I was the daughter of an Army officer born overseas in Paris, France, that under the Constitution she believed that I could never run for president."
"For the year after I left government service, I worked as a consultant to the Republican National Committee because the lawyers advised that was the proper way for me to comply with ethics regulations and continue to advise the President."
"I'm also working with Mrs. Bush on some education projects in Afghanistan, so I get to see her a great deal."
"Well, it really describes what it feels like to be a normal person whose boss and friend suddenly runs for the president, and then becomes the president."
"I can't imagine anyone who doesn't think the world is safer without a tyrant who murdered his own people, used weapons of mass destruction against them and flouted the world for so many years."
"Unfortunately, you know, working in a spirit of cooperation and respect requires someone else to reach back, and I don't think that's happened and it's been disappointing because the debate in our country has become so rancorous."
"And, you know, I watched him in Texas where he stood on his principle but he also reached out to members of the other party to try to work with them, to try to forge agreement where he could in keeping with his conservative principles to make Texas a better place."