Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
I am not convinced that the education and training required is sufficient to prepare optometrists to perform the surgical procedures identified.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Governor Newsom vetoed a bill allowing optometrists to perform surgeries due to insufficient training.

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