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“The Republicans want to repeal the Affordable Care Act, I want to improve it. I want to build on it, get the costs down, get prescription drug costs down. Senator Sanders wants us to start all over again. This was a major achievement of President [Barack] Obama, of our country. It is helping people right now.”

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Hillary Clinton

Former United States Secretary of State, politician, and lawyer. Born on October 26, 1947, Hillary Clinton served as the 67th United States Secretary of State. She held several significant positions in her political career, including serving as a U.S. Senator and First Lady. Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State was marked by her efforts to promote American leadership in global affairs, particularly in the areas of diplomacy and human rights. more

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