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“certainly the women's health part is something that I've become very interested in. It's not something I thought about when George [Bush] was elected...what I'd always been interested in was education.”

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Laura Bush, born on November 4, 1946, served as the First Lady of the United States. She is known for her elegant image and active involvement in public affairs. more

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