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No society can legitimately call itself civilized if a sick person is denied medical aid because of lack of means.

Aneurin Bevan

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Aneurin Bevan
Age: 62 †
Born: 1897
Born: November 15
Died: 1960
Died: July 6
Politician
Secretary Of State For Health
Trade Unionist
Nye Bevan
Society
Legitimately
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