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On the recordJanuary 22, 2013
We deeply regretted you were unable to appear before due to your illness, and I am thrilled to see you have made a full recovery.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Coons acknowledges Clinton's absence due to illness and welcomes her recovery.

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