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Rosa DeLauro: “I just want to say--and Mr. Chairman, Dr. Harris--it would seem from the commentary, and it is not there because manmade…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
I just want to say--and Mr. Chairman, Dr. Harris--it would seem from the commentary, and it is not there because manmade is out there.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

DeLauro emphasizes the importance of addressing naturally caused diseases alongside manmade threats.

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