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“We saw in 2003 the beginnings of an outbreak of an illness called SARS. SARS ended up killing 800 people which is a significant number of deaths, but nowhere near as high as it could have been.”

Quote by Michael C. Burgess

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Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess is a seasoned politician from the United States, born on December 23, 1950. He has been serving as a U.S. Representative since 2003, representing Texas's 26th congressional district. In Congress, he focuses on healthcare, energy, and environmental policy issues. more

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