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Thousands of children—like the girl in this photograph—have been left homeless.
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One thing’s for sure—he doesn’t want to face the truth.
% U5 y7 e F" e( j- x& M Things have changed a lot in the last year—mainly for the better.: y: G7 \. I: B+ b
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