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Tom Harkin: I believe that that's a responsibility of the government, of the individuals, of the communities and we can't even make…

On the recordJune 10, 2009
I believe that that's a responsibility of the government, of the individuals, of the communities and we can't even make it happen.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the collective responsibility for health and wellness.

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