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“You don't do that while you're being paid by taxpayers to do a very difficult and full-time job, and you also do not bring Clinton Foundation interests into the domain of the secretary of state, and you do not give preferred access to your own personal clients.”

Quote by Jill Stein

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Jill Stein, born on May 14, 1950, is an American physician known for her contributions to environmental health and public health. She served as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and has held leadership positions in several public health and environmental organizations. more

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