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Donna Shalala: I begged for an opportunity to negotiate because I was opposed to the importation, which I thought was unsafe.

On the recordSeptember 25, 2019
I begged for an opportunity to negotiate because I was opposed to the importation, which I thought was unsafe.
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Donna Shalala
Florida

Editor's note · Context

Shalala emphasizes the need for negotiation over drug importation due to safety concerns.

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