I'm thrilled. It's a total victory for women. Politics was trumped by science and medicine. It's a breakthrough for women's health. I think this is so major, not only for the women of the United States but for the women of the world, because this means tests now will begin on its other many beneficial uses.
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I think that essentially that this hue and cry that she isn't qualified, there's a sexist basis to it. Does she have the mental capacity Give me a break. Would they say that about a man I don't think they would.
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We (the United States) have led peace efforts in Ireland and we can lead peace efforts in Afghanistan that bring about a permanent peace with democracy and restoration of full human rights for women.
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