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Chris Van Hollen: “Let me just again commend Mr. Israel of New York for his leadership on this issue and bringing attention to the disease…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 2006
Let me just again commend Mr. Israel of New York for his leadership on this issue and bringing attention to the disease myositis. Again, as he said, it is important as we raise national awareness about these diseases that we also provide the resources necessary to the NIH and other researchers who are doing important work to find cures and treatments for these diseases. It is absolutely essential that we invest as a Nation in that very important effort and provide them with the resources they need.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Commending leadership on raising awareness and funding for the disease myositis.

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