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On the recordApril 29, 2026
I continue to urge all Members to oppose this amendment. Again, while I understand the perspectives and the points of view of the majority, again, eliminating ourselves from the opportunity to engage in shared research to the benefit of the health and wellness and the lives of all American people, we cannot support this amendment.
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Jill Tokuda
Democratic · Hawaii

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Opposing an amendment related to shared research in health and wellness.

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