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About Ben Rhodes
American writer and political commentator
Benjamin J. Rhodes is an American writer and political commentator who served as Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting under President Barack Obama. He has 94 quotes on the site. Rhodes is known for his work on Obama-era messaging and speechwriting, especially in the White House role that combined strategy, communications, and prepared remarks. His public writing and commentary reflect that background in politics and foreign policy, with attention to how governments explain themselves and shape public language.
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