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Michael Bennet: I believe that people with mental illness and substance use disorders need access to services, and I will be a champion…

On the recordJuly 31, 2017
I believe that people with mental illness and substance use disorders need access to services, and I will be a champion for ensuring that they are able to receive these services.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet emphasizes the importance of access to mental health services amidst budget cuts.

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