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Tom Harkin: I believe in open inquiry. As I said to a group last night, I do not believe in closed minds or closed doors or closed…

On the recordAugust 4, 2009
I believe in open inquiry. As I said to a group last night, I do not believe in closed minds or closed doors or closed inquiry.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin advocates for open inquiry in scientific research.

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