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“Every Democrat, like every American, should support a woman's right to make her own choices about her body and her health. That is not negotiable and should not change city by city or state by state.”

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Thomas Perez
Thomas Perez

Thomas Perez is the United States Secretary of Labor, born on October 7, 1961. He has extensive experience in American politics and labor, serving in various important positions. more

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