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Rashida Tlaib: Humanitarianism consists in never sacrificing a human being to a purpose.

On the recordAugust 24, 2022
Humanitarianism consists in never sacrificing a human being to a purpose.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of prioritizing human welfare over industrial goals.

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