Rep. Philip Cortez, Ph.D.
@CortezPhilip
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Texas State Representative-House Dist. 117. Captain, U.S. Air Force. Former @COSAGOV City Councilman. “Dr. Phil” from South Texas. @UTAustin Alumni
San Antonio, TX
Joined August 2011
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We did it! My House Bill 290 for Texas kids and their Medicaid health insurance was included on HB 2658, and today it passed both the Texas House and Senate! This is a win for Texas kids! Thank you Speaker
@DadePhelan
, Chairwoman
@loiskolkhorst
, Chairman
@RepJamesFrank
!
#TXLege
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Thank you everyone for the well-wishes and support. I will stand up and fight. We will not be intimidated. We will not be disrespected.
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Jim Boynton was a friend to all, a member of my Legistlative team since 2017, and will be greatly missed. With over 24 years of service to Texas, Jim truly was a cornerstone at the Capitol. May he Rest In Peace.
#jimboynton
#TXlege
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Last week I went back to Texas with a goal of improving the restrictive elections bill. After discussions with Republican leadership didn’t yield any substantive results, I have rejoined my Democratic colleagues in Washington D.C. to continue this fight on this front.
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Thank you for the kind words
@scottbraddock
. Jim Boynton is a “Capitol Legend” with over 20 years of service. I’m lucky to have him on my team and I ask for prayers for his battle.
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I respect and stood with my Democratic colleagues in Washington DC. I stand by my convictions about full and open access to voting for all Texans. I’m here to work on that immediately.
#TXLege
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Today was a special day with family and friends. My doctoral hooding and commencement ceremony at UT Austin is now complete. So many people supported and prayed for me over the years and I thank each one of you. Dr. Philip Cortez, Ph.D.
“Dr. Phil” from South Texas!
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Thank you Speaker
@DadePhelan
for appointing me Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Urban Affairs. I look forward to serving the residents of
@BexarCounty
,
@COSAGOV
, and all Texas cities.
#TXLege
#WeAre117
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Victory for Texas children today with the final passage of my HB 290 Children’s Medicaid Eligibility Bill! Thank you to my House colleagues and Speaker
@DadePhelan
. Healthcare for Texas kids must always be a priority.
#TXLege
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It was an exciting day as I began my tenure as Chairman of the Urban Affairs committee. Thank you to the residents of District 117 and to
@DadePhelan
for this opportunity.
#TXLege
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I was happy to see all the beautiful moms today at the senior centers. Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms! We are 117!
#MothersDay
#TXLege
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Save the date for my 2018 Back to School Fair! Free backpacks, food, music
@PACPR
on Saturday, August 11th. Let’s get our kids ready for a great school year. We are 117!
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I'm looking forward to seeing everyone this evening at our Legislative Update Townhall meeting. We are 117!
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Acadiana Cafe (410/Marbach) sure has a mean seafood gumbo! Today over 100 of my seniors 👵🏻👴🏻 and I decided to go have a bowl or two. Thanks Dave Saylor for letting us take over 1/2 of your restaurant. We are 117!
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My life is better with you by my side. I’m a lucky man and I love you Debbie. Happy 1 year anniversary!
#anniversary
#txlege
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I’m proud to introduce my new Committee Clerk for Urban Affairs, Angelina Lopez, and the promotion of Hannah Reinhard as my Legislative Director. Both are ready to serve the residents of District 117.
#87legislativesession
#TXLege
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Big win for Texas children!
#TXLege
Great news!
#HB290
just passed the Human Services Committee on a 9-0 vote!
The bill will ensure that more eligible TX kids can keep their health insurance.
Thank you to ALL the Committee members.
And a big thanks to Chair
@RepJamesFrank
and bill author
@CortezPhilip
.
#TXlege
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An honor to meet and welcome actor
@MartinKove
from the Karate Kid movies at the
@bigtexcon
in San Antonio today. He had some advice for me…”sweep the leg.” 😳
#BigTexCon
#TXLege
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In 2020 I’m glad I went to the Valley to “see about a girl.” She is now my wife and permanent Valentine! ♥️
#valentines2022
#TXLege
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Please pray for our friend and Congressman
@JoaquinCastrotx
as he recovers from surgery.
#TXLege
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Thank you Speaker
@DadePhelan
for including HB 290 as part of your Healthy Texas families plan today. Our Texas children deserve continuous access to healthcare and we can get it done with this legislation.
#TXLege
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It’s a privilege to serve as Chairman of Urban Affairs. It’s a bigger honor to serve with these wonderful Representatives. Thank you Speaker
@DadePhelan
for the confidence in us and a great 87th.
#TXLege
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Rep.
@vote4ina
@RepJRod
and I are proud to honor Dr. Brian Woods, Superintendent of Northside ISD, this evening on his selection as Superintendent of the Year in Texas. Congratulations Dr. Woods!
@briantwoods1
@NISD
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Our right to vote is a right TX vets have sacrificed for. The ruling to strike the discrim Voter ID ensures their sacrifices aren't in vain.
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Over 1000 people so far have made it out to our annual Back to School fair! We will be here at
@PACPR
gymnasium until 1pm. Come on out!
#BackToSchool2019
#TXLege
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Happy birthday to my mom, Rose Cortez. Today we switched places and I made the enchiladas for her. The kitchen is open!
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Happy 45th wedding anniversary to my Mom (Rose) and Dad (Willie) Cortez! It all started with them falling in love.
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“I pray our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” Abraham Lincoln
#TXLege
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Today I had the privilege of being sworn in to my 4th term as your State Representative. Debbie and I and my team look forward to working hard for you, and hopefully seeing you soon in the district.
#TXLege
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Thank you Speaker
@RepDennisBonnen
for your confidence in my House committee assignments. I will work hard for my communities as Vice Chairman on Elections and follow the strong work on Appropriations by my colleague
@CommishJRod
We are 117!
#TXLege
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It took a few years, but I finally completed my PhD in Educational Administration from UT Austin last semester. I want to thank my dissertation committee members and all of my friends and family for their support. I’m proud to be a Longhorn Alumni! “Dr. Phil” from South Texas
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The City Council District 4 legacy team, with newly elected Dr. Adriana Garcia joining the ranks! Special thanks to
@COSAGOV
Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
and the City Council for recognizing the Bexar County delegation today.
#TXLege
@Menendez4Texas
@TMFtx
@rey4sa
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Congratulations to San Antonio Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
for being sworn-in as an Honorary Commander for the
@433AWPA
! It was great to visit with him, family, and friends at City Hall today.
#USAF
#TXLege
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It is the honor of a lifetime to serve the residents of D117 in the TX House of Representatives. Today, alongside my beautiful wife Debbie and my Lege Dir Hannah, I filed for re-election to continue fighting for TX families. I respectfully ask for your vote and prayers.
#TXLege
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It was great visiting with Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
today at the Capitol. He and the
@COSAGOV
team came by to advocate for issues important to San Antonio families. We are 117!
#TXLege
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Today is Budget Day at the Texas Capitol! Time to get to work and pull out the trusty abacus. 🧐 Let’s pass a solid budget for Texas families.
#TXLege
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I’m a proud member of
@NALEO
and highly recommend all elected officials get involved with NALEO. 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♂️
#MemberMonday
:
#SanAntonio
's
@CortezPhilip
is a Lifetime
#NALEOMember
!
Prior to serving
#District117
, Rep. Cortez was elected to the San Antonio City Council & served in the U.S. Air Force. He is a supporter of veterans and their families.
Join NALEO: .
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Today we are working on passing HB 1 and our trusty abacus is ensuring we stay within our budget. Only eight more hours to go... ⏰
#TXLege
#BudgetDay
@dr_sheffield
@TurnerForTX
@RepJohnZerwas
@SarahforHD134
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Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who have defended our nation! Special shout out to the 433rd Airlift Wing. 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay2019
#TXLege
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Please come by to support our children’s healthcare in Texas!
Hearing tomorrow on a strong children’s health insurance coverage bill by Rep.
@CortezPhilip
—
#HB342
would allow eligible kids to stay enrolled in Medicaid insurance for a full year.
#txlege
Full message from CPPP's Associate Director
@adunkcppp
:
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It was a great morning for
@swisd
Special Olympic fiesta event. This year’s event was postponed initially during fiesta because of rain, but today the sun was shining on our special needs children. We are 117!
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Debbie and I,and members of
@PortSanAntonio
leadership, were proud to support the Mexican American Legislative Caucus
@MALCTx
at their event tonight. Chairman
@RafaelAnchia
and the MALC staff did a wonderful job putting this event together and showcasing San Antonio.
#TXLege
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Cole did a great job creating the District 117 ornament! We look forward to having his ornament represent the Distirct on the House Christmas Tree! We are 117!
#ThisIsNorthside
-
@NISDBriscoe
8th grader Cole Robison created the District 117 ornament for the Christmas tree in the House Chamber at the Capitol. Here he is with his art teacher Jacqueline Falcon &
@CortezPhilip
.
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Another late night at the Texas House of Representatives. T-minus 7 days left.
#TXLege
#risetoraise
@BrooksLandgraf
@RepMattKrause
@DadePhelan
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Excellent luncheon today hosted by Dean
@TMFtx
and attended by Appropriations Chairman
@RepJohnZerwas
to discuss legislative priorities for San Antonio/Bexar County. Thanks to Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
and County Judge
@Judge_wolff
and all other area leaders for attending.
#TXLege
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@SheaSerrano
I recently honored Mr. & Mrs. Mendez with a State Resolution in honor of their work in the community and the jobs provided by Mendez Cafe.
#TXLege
@SheaSerrano
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I just voted early! Today is the first day of early voting. Please take time to vote at an early voting site (). I respectfully ask for your vote to continue serving as your State Representative.
#TXLege
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TGIF at the Texas House! However, we had work to do before the weekend. My staff and I worked to pass 4 bills out today addressing military veterans, school safety, and public health issues. We are 117!
#TXLege
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Today I was honored to be sworn-in for my 5th term as State Representative. Thank you to the residents of District 117 for the privilege of representing them at the capitol, and to my wife Debbie and my family for their love and support. May God bless Texas.
#TXLege
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Today my Bexar County colleagues and I asked Gov. Abbott to call us back into a Special Session to address mass shootings & gun violence in Texas. Too many innocent Texans have been lost. If we can prevent one, it’s needed and necessary.
#TXLege
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My staff and I are back at the Texas Capitol for the 3rd Special Session, and look forward to working on issues important to residents of Bexar County and Texas. If you have any input to share, please contact my office.
#TXLege
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Thank you for your leadership Speaker
@DadePhelan
. Texas children are counting on us. 👧👦Hopefully the Texas Senate gets it through soon.
#TXLege
This great
@CortezPhilip
bill slashes red tape for kids to maintain Medicaid eligibility. Looking forward to the Texas Senate getting this over the finish line.
#txlege
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Rise and shine at 7:30am this morning for Appropriations Committee meeting at the Capitol. Time to make the donuts...
@vote4ina
@jarvisjohnsontx
@RepLynnStucky
@RepLongoria
@RepJohnZerwas
#TXLege
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Happy Mother’s Day to my mom Rose Cortez, and my mother-in-law Angela Cruz! We love all the wonderful moms in the district and wish them a happy, happy day.
#FelizDiadeLasMadres
#TXLege
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San Antonio politician takes on statewide health care costs
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Early voting begins today and I respectfully ask for your vote to continue serving you. We are 117!
#TXLege
#EarlyVote
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Thank you Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
and Bexar County
@Judge_wolff
for meeting with the Bexar County state delegation today to discuss city and county public policy priorities. Our communities are stronger with various levels of government working together.
#TXLege
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It’s happening! My annual District 117 Back to School fair at Palo Alto College! Meet us here between 9am-noon and let’s get out kids ready for a successful school year!
#TXLege
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Great ‘State of the County’ event today by CEO Richard Perez and the
@sachamber
. My gratitude and admiration to
@Judge_wolff
for his 5 decades of service to the city, county, and state.
#publicservice
#TXLege
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Happy Valentine’s Day District 117 and to my love Debbie. Thank you for the Valentine’s cookies and ☕️ hot chocolate bombs. “Yo-da” one for me too! ♥️
#TXLege
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While I’m advocating here in Washington DC, I will not receive any taxpayer dollars.
#TXLege
In response to Speaker
@DadePhelan
, Rep
@CortezPhilip
, D-San Antonio, says he will not take per diem while breaking quorum
#txlege
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Two world champions today at the Texas House of Representatives.
@dallascowboys
Jay Novacek and
@dallasmavs
Dirk Nowitzki both came by and we honored them. I’m a
@spurs
lifelong fan, but I respect the greatness of Dirk.
#TXLege
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Congratulations President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris! We pray for their success as they lead our great nation. 🇺🇸
#TXLege
#InaugurationDay
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I bleed burnt orange
@UTAustin
but today I went over to Texas A&M to play in the TX House Members football game.
@VinceYoung10
also came with us Texas House veterans, and kept his undefeated streak intact at A&M stadium!
#TXLege
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The force is strong with Young Briscoe Cain! Wonderful letter from the “first child of
@BriscoeCain
” where he is supporting my HB 1686 “The Chicken Bill.” We shall try again in the 88th Young Briscoe!
#TXLege
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10 years comes and goes so quickly and today we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Willie M. Cortez senior citizen multi-service center! Over 100 seniors were present to party on this wonderful occasion!
#TXLege
@DrAdrianaD4
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I’m fortunate to have an excellent desk mate in
@RepDominguez
from the Valley. District 37 is well served by Alex, as he is always fighting for his residents.
#TXLege
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Always delicious food at
@losbarriosmex
and good public policy discussions with my brother
@BarriosLouis
! I highly recommend you stop by.
#TXlege
#texasrestaurant
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We did it!
“These children do come from households where they may be low-income households, households of color, and so ensuring that they have access to health care is a basic human right." - Rep.
@CortezPhilip
on passing bill expanding children's Medicaid coverage
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Our wonderful students from the
@AlamoColleges1
were at the Texas Capitol today and I had the privilege of speaking with them. They are all future leaders of San Antonio!
#TXLege
#proudalum
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Honored to be recognized by Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) as their first ‘Children’s Health Care Hero.’ My staff and I worked on legislation to ensure Texas children receive continuous access to healthcare. This is the culmination of 4 yrs of hard work.
#TXLege
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Viva Fiesta! Visiting my senior centers yesterday and today to help kick off
@FiestaSA
2018. Who’s ready to party? These seniors are! We are 117!
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Debbie and I would like to wish all of our friends and family a happy thanksgiving! Time for turkey and
@dallascowboys
.
#TXLege
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Special thanks to Speaker
@RepDennisBonnen
for appointing me as Vice Chairman of the Elections Committee. I appreciate the leadership opportunity you have given me.
#TXLege
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Thank you for the kind words. I’m ready to fight for our retired teachers and school employees!
#TXLege
@CortezPhilip
@RepJohnZerwas
THANK YOU for standing up for
#publiced
#retirees
in
#Texas
! FINALLY, a few more fighting for all of us living with the
@TRSofTexas
#healthcarenightmare
!! We hope others will join you and
@TerryCanales40
, working to help us!
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Special thanks to
@COSAGOV
Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
for stopping by the Texas Capitol today to advocate for the residents of San Antonio.
#TXLege
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It’s been a busy Easter week at the Capitol! I had 11 legislative bill lay outs this week and introduced many public policies to improve the quality of life for our residents. Team 117 is working hard for you and your family at the Texas Capitol. Happy Easter! 🐰
#TXLege
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Thank you Speaker
@DadePhelan
for the privilege of serving as Chairman of Urban Affairs. Going to finish the 87th Session strong for Texas families!
#TXLege
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Happy birthday to my dad, Willie Cortez! We love you Dad!
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Some of the best Cajun food in southwest San Antonio is at Acadiana Cafe. Dave Saylor and his team are wonderful, so come have seafood gumbo, crawfish, and catfish!
#supportlocalbusiness
#Acadianacafe
#TXLege
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The end of another semester
@uiwcardinals
Some of the best UIW students are one semester closer to graduating. Onward!
@UIW_EAP
#Cardinals
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Today is the day! Come on out and let’s get our children ready for a brand new academic year. See you soon.
#BackToSchool2019
#TXLege
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My annual Menudo Bash is the books! Debbie and I worked all day on it. We still have curbside service for homemade menudo to-go orders. 🍵🥄
#since2009
#TXLege
😋
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