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The issue is not abortion. The issue is whether women can make up their own mind instead of some right-wing pastor, some right-wing politician telling them what to do.

Howard Dean

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Howard Dean
Age: 75
Born: 1948
Born: November 17
Former Governor Of Vermont
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Howard Brush Dean III
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