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Chicago Tribune - April 14, 2007
HIV-AIDS workers accused Howard of promoting the racist belief that immigrants brought the disease to Australia.
Howard was asked in Melbourne if he thought migrants or refugees with HIV should be allowed into Australia.
"There may be some humanitarian considerations that could temper that in certain cases," he told Southern Cross Broadcasting, "but prima facie -- no."
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