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# Richard A. Swenson

(1947)   General Practitioner

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Richard A. Swenson is a general practitioner.

## Quick Facts About Richard A. Swenson

Born November 30, 1947

Profession General Practitioner

## About Richard A. Swenson

Richard James "Rick" Swenson is a provincial level politician from Saskatchewan, Canada. He was a member of the Saskatchewan Legislature from 1985 to 1995, and is still active in provincial politics. He was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan from 2006 until 2018.

##  Quotes by Richard A. Swenson

> [“We have more 'things per person' than any other nation in history. Closets are full, storage space is used up, and cars…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-a-swenson/we-have-more-things-per-person-than-any-other-nation-in-history/)

Richard A. Swenson

[History](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/history/)

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> [“While the progress we boast of is found within the material and cognitive environments, most of the pain we suffer is found…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-a-swenson/while-the-progress-we-boast-of-is-found-within-the-material-and/)

Richard A. Swenson

[Pain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/pain/)

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