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Tom Harkin: To me, that choice is clear. We need safe products and we need innovation, and the best way to achieve both goals is not…

On the recordAugust 3, 2009
To me, that choice is clear. We need safe products and we need innovation, and the best way to achieve both goals is not through litigation created by this bill, but through a strong, well-funded FDA.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin advocates for FDA oversight over litigation for medical device safety.

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