We attract talented, dynamic, optimistic people who are continually refreshing our economy and our spirit.

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As the news cycle begins to analyze and poll the American public on this speech I think a certain level of appreciation will settle in from most people who will see it as refreshing that their leader was able to speak in an optimistic, confident and authoritative manner.

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"My world was full of earnest people so to meet Paul was so refreshing, " he said.

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It's just been refreshing to see so many people recognizing that this is the time to step up and make some changes.

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Perhaps the most interesting and refreshing finding is that most people feel motivated by a sense of responsibility and a good mood rather than some sort of reward.

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And it was really refreshing coming to school and meeting people like that, especially like her, who were, you know, so willing to see everybody's perspectives about, you know, anything.

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So, I found it a refreshing change to see so many interesting and engaged people talking health and technology.

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