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Ed Markey: Merck's former president, and you have already quoted him, Mr. Davis, he said we never try to forget that medicine is…

On the recordFebruary 8, 2024
Merck's former president, and you have already quoted him, Mr. Davis, he said we never try to forget that medicine is for the people--you know, my father--it is not for the profits.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey quotes Merck's former president on prioritizing people over profits in medicine.

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