My experiences in these two venues will most certainly inform the direction of my writing here at Forbes.com.

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But let me offer a few brief reflections based on my own experiences and the experiences of our country over the last two centuries.

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Growing up I lived with my mother, my father, two older siblings and my grandparents, and I can truly say that I had the best experiences in life.

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