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The speaker is saying that a violent political event in his hometown happened when he was a teenager, and that the year felt difficult because of it. The quote connects a personal memory with a broader moment of unrest. It suggests the experience left a strong impression on him.
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Originally said in English.
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About Richard Edelman
American businessman
Richard Winston Edelman is an American businessman best known for leading Edelman, the public relations company founded by his father. In 1996, he became the firm’s president and chief executive officer. He is associated with the management and growth of one of the best-known names in public relations. His public remarks tend to reflect business leadership, communications, and the work of building and sustaining a major family-founded company.
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