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Robert Reich

The liberal ideal is that everyone should have fair access and fair opportunity. This is not equality of result. It's equality of opportunity. There's a fundamental difference.

Robert Reich

Equality

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Robert Reich is emphasizing that the goal is to ensure everyone starts on a level playing field where they have the same chances to succeed, rather than guaranteeing that everyone ends up with the same outcome. He highlights that fairness means giving equal opportunities, not forcing equal results.

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