A Quote by Peter Singer
The traditional view of the sanctity of human life will collapse under pressure from scientific, technological and demographic developments.
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As Minister of Foreign Affairs. I will work on deepening Haiti's links with its traditional partners from the North and the South, while exploring all the opportunities for economic, cultural, scientific and technological cooperation that may benefit my country.
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