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On the recordMarch 5, 2012
What the NIH does, and the research it supports at universities, hospitals, and institutes across the country, is unquestionably important to each of us. It alleviates suffering. It saves lives.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro emphasizes the critical role of NIH in saving lives through research.

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