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Edward M. Kennedy: “The Nation is facing a worsening health care crisis that demands our immediate attention.”

On the recordJanuary 21, 2009
The Nation is facing a worsening health care crisis that demands our immediate attention.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kennedy emphasizes the urgent need for health care reform due to a crisis.

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