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Our progress against malaria is impressive. But vigilance remains a critical ingredient to protect the health of all people.


Tom Frieden

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TOM CRUISE I'm a romantic.
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TOM CRUISE Every single time I start to do a picture, without fail, I feel as if I don't know what I'm ...
TOM CRUISE I would live with all of my sisters if I could. We've always been very close, my sisters and me.
TOM CRUISE I don't care who you are, life has challenges.
TOM CRUISE I've been... chased by paparazzi, and they run lights, and they chase you and harass you the who...
TOM CRUISE Individuals have to decide what is true and real for them.
TOM CRUISE It's well known I'm a Scientologist, and that has helped me to find that inner peace in my l...
TOM CRUISE