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But it also seems clear that Prokhorov, a man with property holdings all over the world and substantial international exposure as the owner of an NBA franchise, is much more independent, and more capable of striking independent political positions, than a party functionary in the old Soviet system.
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For my entire life, my parents have pushed me to work hard and be independent, to be capable of supporting myself emotionally and financially.
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This has created one of the most skilled labour forces in the world and at the same time has cultivated an informed electorate capable of, and insisting upon, exercising independent political judgment at the ballot box.
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