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The speaker is saying that the vice president should have an active, practical part in addressing major national problems. It suggests a view of the office as useful for cooperation and problem-solving rather than ceremony alone.
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Originally said in English.
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About John Hickenlooper
American politician, geologist, and businessman
John Wright Hickenlooper Jr. is an American politician, geologist, and businessman. He has served as the junior United States senator from Colorado since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he also served as the 42nd governor of Colorado and the 43rd mayor of Denver. Before entering the Senate, Hickenlooper was governor from 2011 to 2019 and mayor of Denver from 2003 to 2011. His public career spans local, state, and federal office, with a background that also includes geology and business.
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