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Diana DeGette: “I think there are people who would be willing to come forward and talk about their concerns and their issues.”

On the recordMay 21, 2013
I think there are people who would be willing to come forward and talk about their concerns and their issues.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

DeGette emphasizes the need for input from individuals with mental illness in hearings.

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