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      <image:caption>(Photo: My oldest son with one of his first debate team wins. He lost nearly all his debates for two years straight, and then started winning them all in his junior year. Later, he was recognized as an All-American for his debate skills. Two years of losing before a single win…shows you building skill takes time!)</image:caption>
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