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The quote says politics is worthwhile when it is used to improve life in small, practical ways. It also frames public service as something done not only for one’s own family, but for other people’s children too.
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Originally said in English.
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About Justin Trudeau
Canadian politician
Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025. He led the Liberal Party from 2013 until 2025 and represented Papineau in the House of Commons from 2008 to 2025. His public career was centered on federal politics, with long service both as party leader and as an MP. The record here reflects a figure known for political leadership and national office over that period.
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