I can publicly say that this is, I believe, the first Secretary that has really focused on changing this paradigm.
Tom Harkin: “I can publicly say that this is, I believe, the first Secretary that has really focused on changing this paradigm.”
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Senator Harkin commends Secretary Thompson for prioritizing wellness and prevention.
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