Quote by Paul Farmer

So I can't show you how, exactly, health care is a basic human right. But what I can argue is that no one should have to die of a disease that is treatable.

So I can't show you how, exactly, health care is a basic hum

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This quote highlights the belief that access to healthcare is a fundamental entitlement for all individuals. Although the speaker may not provide a comprehensive explanation, they argue that it is unjust for anyone to face death from a curable illness. It implies that healthcare should be accessible to everyone, without discrimination, in order to uphold the value of every human life and ensure that no one suffers unnecessarily due to inadequate access to medical treatment.

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