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Barack Obama: Health care isn't just about diagnosing patients and treating illness, it's about caring for people and promoting…

On the recordDecember 8, 2009
Health care isn't just about diagnosing patients and treating illness, it's about caring for people and promoting wellness.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on Community Health Centers

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