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On the recordMarch 8, 2016
Those that would question the costs, I think, need to look to just the full brutal impact of this disease.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski emphasizes the significant impact of ALS on individuals and families to justify research funding.

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