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Janice Schakowsky: “I both understand and support that goal, but I also want to ensure that in seeking to accelerate drug approval that we…”

On the recordMarch 7, 2012
I both understand and support that goal, but I also want to ensure that in seeking to accelerate drug approval that we do not expose patients to unnecessary and unacceptable risks.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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Schakowsky acknowledges the need for accelerated drug approvals while cautioning against risks to patients.

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