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Elizabeth Edwards was an American lawyer and the wife of former U.S. Senator John Edwards. She was known for her advocacy on issues such as cancer research and healthcare reform, having been diagnosed with breast cancer herself. Edwards' contributions to public discourse on health issues and her work as an author have made her a respected figure in both legal and public advocacy communities.

"You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces - my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined."



"I think that we're foolhardy to not be engaging in federal funding of stem-cell research in the most aggressive way we possibly can."



"I can't turn on the television without seeing me, or open the newspaper without seeing me and, honestly, I'm sick to death of me."


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