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Mike Coffman: “I find it hard to believe cardiovascular disease, the physical scarring of lungs, central sleep apnea, head trauma…”

On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
I find it hard to believe cardiovascular disease, the physical scarring of lungs, central sleep apnea, head trauma, cataracts, and a variety of cancers are the manifestation of psychosomatic or psychiatric issues.
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Mike Coffman
Republican · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Coffman expresses disbelief that serious physical ailments are being misclassified as psychiatric issues.

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