Political Quotes

On the recordMay 16, 2023
A vision without funding is a hallucination. You need--if you get the tools, you will be able to help families.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the necessity of funding for effective mental health support.

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