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Orrin Hatch: Leaders cannot lead if they are hungry. Inventors cannot invent if they are homeless.

On the recordJune 4, 2012
Leaders cannot lead if they are hungry. Inventors cannot invent if they are homeless.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Stressing that basic needs must be met for leadership and innovation.

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