"You have to have a government that does give both money and energy to function in a leadership role modeling giving for the people. Government is supposed to lead by example in many cases."

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Source: Maya Soetoro-Ng, President Obama's Sister, On Her Brother and the Inauguration (and Wearing Sasha's Old Shoes!). Interview with Glamour Magazine, www.glamour.com. January 20, 2013.

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Maya Soetoro-Ng

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Maya Soetoro-Ng is an educator and advocate for social justice, known for her work in promoting community resilience and educational equity.

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