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Jesse Jackson: What kind of public policies can come from this? What lessons can we learn from this to help salvage the other Terri's?…

On the recordMarch 29, 2005
What kind of public policies can come from this? What lessons can we learn from this to help salvage the other Terri's? Because, after all, there may be 30,000 Americans plus in her condition today.
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Jesse Jackson

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Jackson calls for reflection on public policy and the broader implications of Terri Schiavo's case for others in similar situations.

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