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“We are the ones who work every day with people who are suffering because they don't have health care. We cannot turn our backs on them, so for us, health care reform is a faith-based response to human need.”

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Simone Campbell
Simone Campbell

Simone Campbell is an American religious sister born on October 22, 1945. She is known for her leadership in the peace and social justice movements, particularly as an advocate for the 'Poor People's Campaign'. Sister Campbell has extensive experience in religious and social service fields, and her work has influenced countless individuals. more

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Book:On reconstructing the social order: (Quadragesimo anno)
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Author:Pope Paul VI
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