I appreciate that very much, and, again, my friend's son and my friend's family, they have been through a lot of stress already with approved drugs.
Joni Ernst: “I appreciate that very much, and, again, my friend's son and my friend's family, they have been through a lot of stress…”
On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
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Senator Ernst empathizes with families facing challenges in accessing clinical trials for drugs.
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