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So I cant show you how, exactly, health care is a basic human righ

So I cant show you how, exactly, health care is a basic human right. But what I can argue is that no one should have to die of a disease that is treatable. – Paul Farmer

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Weve taken on the major health problems of the poorest – tuberculosis, maternal mortality, AIDS, malaria – in four countries. Weve scored some victories in the sense that weve cured or treated thousands and changed the discourse about what is possible. – Paul Farmer

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Health
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Paul Farmer
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If you look just at the decades after 1934, you know its hard to point to really inspired and positive support from outside of Haiti, to Haiti, and much easier to point to either small-minded or downright mean-spirited policies. – Paul Farmer

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positive
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Paul Farmer
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Civil and political rights are critical, but not often the real problem for the destitute sick. My patients in Haiti can now vote but they cant get medical care or clean water. – Paul Farmer

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Medical
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Other Quotes from
Health
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The way I feel today, as long as my health is good and I can handle myself well and people still come to my concerts, still buy my CDs, Ill keep playing until I feel like I cant. – B. B. King

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Health

The concept of total wellness recognizes that our every thought, word, and behavior affects our greater health and well-being. And we, in turn, are affected not only emotionally but also physically and spiritually. – Greg Anderson

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Health

Health care for all Americans is the most pressing domestic issue today. Its far past time for the President and Congress to deliver health care to everyone. – Russ Feingold

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Health

I believe we can incentivize more affordable health care in general by better regulating insurance and creating meaningful competition for health care services. – Amy Klobuchar

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Health

Random Quotes

Christianity has always embraced both reason and faith. – Dinesh DSouza

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Faith

If you look at the various strategies available for dealing with a new technology, sticking your head in the sand is not the most plausible strategy. – Ralph Merkle

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Technology

I like to skip because I can’t help but smile when I’m skipping (either I’m too uncoordinated to frown and skip at the same time or else it’s a physical impossibility)! – Nancy, courtesy of iSkip.com

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Skipping

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. – Chinese Proverb

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Experience