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Key FactsCriticism of RFK Jr.: Importance of Autism Highlighted
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- Minnesota's First Lady, Gwen Walz, criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his remarks on autism.
- Kennedy described autism as a destroyer of families and resources, prompting strong reactions.
- Gwen Walz emphasized that individuals with autism are valuable members of society and contribute more than Kennedy.
- Rep. Maxwell Frost also condemned Kennedy's comments, clarifying that autism is a neurological condition.
"Individuals with autism are family, neighbors, students, and coworkers and they contribute more to this nation than this man ever will."— Gwen Walz, Minnesota's First Lady, responding to comments made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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