Ben Nelson

Health Quotes


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Addiction should never be treated as a crime. It has to be treated as a health problem. We do not send alcoholics to jail in this country. Over 500,000 people are in our jails who are nonviolent drug users.
For many Americans, including many who are employed, going to the doctor when they fall ill or become injured may not be an option because of the absence of health insurance.
It is tragic that, under a pro-choice administration and a Democratic majority in Congress, harmful anti-choice policy will be the price American women will pay for health care reform.

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Iraq Quotes


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In just three years, Iraq has achieved immense progress. It has had three successful elections in which 80% of their citizens voted, even while being threatened with death.
We are particularly interested in the mental health programs and policies that support our troops and their families before, during, and after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.
We need to stop spending money on death, the war in Iraq and on enhancing the lives of the people in our own country.

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Wildlife Quotes

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All I really wanted to do was wildlife photography.
Nigel Dennis
Dams have harmed our wildlife and made rivers less useful for recreation.
The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.

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