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On the recordMay 13, 2015
In this country, we are pretty good at focusing on symptoms of problems. We do not always focus on root causes of problems.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need to address root causes of health issues, not just symptoms.

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