Girl Encouraged to Think Big ; Classmates Scoff, but Bush and Kerry Encourage Presidential Dreams

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DEAR ABBY: Last March you printed a letter I wrote. In it, I told you I had expressed my desire to become the first female U.S. president, but my teacher and fellow students laughed at me.

Since writing to you, I have received a flood of support from friends, Dear Abby readers and you. But wait, there is more! I received a letter from Sen. John Kerry, and just recently, one from the White House signed by President Bush.

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Girl Encouraged to Think Big ; Classmates Scoff, but Bush and Kerry Encourage Presidential Dreams

The fact that I received a response to my letter from that high up on the ladder of life has inspired me. I feel that I can now follow my dreams...

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