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“We have to help decision makers realize that women's reproductive health rights are civil rights and that women need to be free to make the same decisions that men are free to make with regard to health care and whether and when to have a family. It's going to be increasingly important for women to speak up not only about being able to make our own decisions, but also about the importance of being trusted to make our own decisions.”

Quote by Maggie Hassan

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Maggie Hassan is an American politician born on February 27, 1958, in New Hampshire. She served as the Governor of New Hampshire from 2013 to 2017, focusing on educational reform, economic development, and environmental protection. During her tenure, Hassan was recognized for her efforts to improve education quality and expand early childhood education opportunities. She also supported renewable energy and environmental protection policies, leaving a positive impact on the political and social development of New Hampshire. more

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