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“You put me in charge of Medicaid, the first thing I'd do is get [female recipients] Norplant, birth-control implants, or tubal ligations. Then, we'll test recipients for drugs and alcohol, and if you want to [reproduce] or use drugs or alcohol, then get a job.”

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Russell Pearce
Russell Pearce

Russell Pearce is an American politician born on June 23, 1947. He has been active in the political scene in Arizona for many years, serving as the Majority Leader of the Arizona State Senate. Pearce is known for his hard-line immigration policies, including the controversial SB 1070 bill, which he pushed for during his tenure as Majority Leader. His resignation in 2011 marked a turning point in the immigration policy debate in Arizona. more

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