"If everything is God's will, then so is the invention of the vaccine, just like the seatbelt."
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Els Borst, a prominent Dutch politician and physician, played a pivotal role in shaping modern healthcare in the Netherlands. Born on December 22, 1932, in Amsterdam, she served as the Minister of Health, Welfare, and Sport from 1994 to 2002, where she championed progressive reforms, including the legalization of euthanasia and the enhancement of patient rights. Her legacy reflects a commitment to ethical healthcare policies and social justice, as she tirelessly advocated for the vulnerable, cementing her status as a trailblazer in Dutch politics.
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"I have always lived in Amsterdam. During the war, we inhabited the Rivieren neighborhood where many Jews lived at the time. Our downstairs neighbors were Jews, and there were also Jews a few houses from us. We saw how they were rounded up and taken away. That made a very great impression on me."
Els Borst