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On the recordNovember 14, 2011
I think that we need to understand that the first obligation you have is for the safety of patients, not whether or not a company gets the approval in a timely manner.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes patient safety over timely company approvals.

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