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“I asked Chief Justice John Roberts about this definition of life - you know, what is life? The Supreme Court can't figure it out or doesn't want us to figure it out; the fact that we know that there is no life if there's no heartbeat and brainwaves.”

Quote by Tom Coburn

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Tom Coburn is an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator. Born on March 14, 1948, he represented Oklahoma. Known for his conservative stance, Coburn focused on issues such as healthcare, defense, and environmental policy during his tenure in the Senate. more

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