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Anna Quindlen's Quilt Of A Country

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Was Donald Trump prepared to take on the task of being our president? Anna Quindlen addressed various subjects that have had an impact on our country in her story Quilt of a Country. Donald Trump's actions have been a pure definition of the things she referred to in her story. I believe he is not entirely equipped with all of the things he needs to be our leader. Donald Trump has brought about major issues concerning education and immigration. Most people do not agree with these changes, due to the effect it has had, will have, or is having on their lifestyles.
Trump claims he wants to help children (and families) in poverty, but he has done the total opposite. He cut back money from the Department of Education's budget and invested it in

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