A Quote by Eric Garcetti

The White House is not where power comes from in this country. The cities and the local communities of this nation are prepared to save Washington - and not vice versa.

Eric Garcetti

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Cities Communities Country House Local Nation Power Prepared Save Versa Vice Vice Versa Washington White White House

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Eric Garcetti
Algerian - Politician
Born: February 4, 1971

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