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On the recordMarch 25, 2014
I hope that we can address them today, and also as we continue our joint efforts to work towards comprehensive mental health legislation.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

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DeGette expresses hope for addressing mental health funding issues in legislation.

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