All illnesses have some heredity contribution. It's been said that genetics loads the gun and environment pulls the trigger.
Francis CollinsRead
I think history would say that medical research has, throughout many changes of parties, remained as one of the shining lights of bipartisan agreement, that people are concerned about health for themselves, for their families, for their constituents.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Medical research is a common ground in politics as it reflects a universal concern for health.
In this quote, Francis Collins emphasizes the importance of medical research as a bipartisan issue, highlighting how, regardless of political differences, the shared concern for health transcends party lines. It signifies a collective commitment to advancing public health for individuals and their families, recognizing that health is a fundamental priority for all stakeholders in a society.
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Medical ResearchBipartisanHealthPublic HealthSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for increased funding for medical research, I would quote this to highlight its broad political support.
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