Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
I'm a survivor of childhood polio. In my lifetime, I've watched vaccines save millions of lives from devastating diseases across America and around the world.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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McConnell emphasizes the importance of vaccines based on his personal experience with polio.

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