On the recordMay 4, 2010
But, I remember when President Nixon declared a war on cancer. They've been fighting that thing ever since.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “But, I remember when President Nixon declared a war on cancer. They've been fighting that thing ever since.”
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Harkin reflects on the long history of cancer research efforts since Nixon's declaration.
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