Yanagisawa draws flak again, saying 'healthy' people have 2 kids

Yanagisawa draws flak again, saying 'healthy' people have 2 kids

TOKYO, Japan - Health minister Hakuo Yanagisawa responds to questions from reporters on Feb. 6 after he drew more flak from opposition lawmakers and some critics for saying ''healthy'' young people want to have at least two children just as the dust seemed to be settling over his earlier gaffe describing women as breeding machines.

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