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“Epidemics historically have tended to kill the very young and the very old, but AIDS is different: Those ages 20 to 40 are most affected, which means that so far over 12 million African children have been orphaned because of AIDS.”

Quote by Marvin Olasky

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Marvin Olasky, born on June 12, 1950, is an accomplished editor known for his profound insights into journalism and public affairs. more

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