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Imelda Marcos

When they see me holding fish, they can see that I am comfortable with kings as well as with paupers.

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Imelda Marcos is saying that by showing herself with fish, a common and humble item, people recognize she can relate to both wealthy and poor individuals. This suggests she wants to appear approachable and connected to all social classes in her political image.

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