On the recordMay 4, 2006
Over my 15 years in public life I've felt a responsibility to speak honestly and openly about the challenges that I have with addiction and depression.
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Patrick J. Kennedy
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transcripts.cnn.comPatrick J. Kennedy: “Over my 15 years in public life I've felt a responsibility to speak honestly and openly about the challenges that I have…”
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Patrick Kennedy discusses his struggles with addiction and the responsibility he feels to raise awareness about it.
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