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“Trying to block women from getting access to contraception or defunding Planned Parenthood is completely nonsensical from a policy standpoint.”

Quote by Richard Carmona

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Richard Carmona
Richard Carmona

Richard Carmona, born on November 22, 1949, is a former United States Surgeon General. He has extensive experience in public health and served as the Surgeon General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). During his tenure, Carmona focused on preventive medicine, health promotion, and disease prevention. more

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