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" Certainly it is much easier to think about negotiating and having deals when there is a singular represented point of view. That pretty much is a given. "

Sylvia Mathews Burwell

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" Across the globe, regardless of nationality or financial status, there is a common dream every mother has for her children - for them to live full, healthy and productive lives. As a mother, I share that dream for my children. "

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" In one month, the Small Business Administration does $1 billion of loans and guarantees for businesses; many of those are women-owned businesses. "

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" Technologies, including cell phones, have the potential to help millions of poor people out of poverty by enabling access to a range of safe, affordable financial services - most importantly, savings accounts - that have long been out of reach. "

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" Medical attention and emotional support can be difficult to obtain for those in need, yet both are essential to nurturing healthy futures year round and especially during the holiday season. "

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" Walmart's Global Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative is working to create opportunity and empower women and girls in markets around the world. "

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" Somewhere in Rwanda, a rural farmer is dreaming of providing an education for her children. Not just high school, but maybe even a university degree. Such a dream used to seem out of reach. "

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" Big meetings and big talk are not enough in a world that is hungry for change. Big action - world leaders keeping their promises, and developing countries committing resources while listening ardently to the voice of the small farmer - is needed to bring big results and prosperity to the world's poor. "

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" Walmart is committed to fighting hunger in America every day. "

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" Day after day, ordinary people become heroes through extraordinary and selfless actions to help their neighbors. "

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" We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to those who serve or have served in our country's military, as well as to the families of those individuals. Whether protecting our freedoms in foreign fields or making contributions here at home, the value these men and women bring to the American workforce and our way of life is beyond measure. "

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