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Susan Collins: “When I first met families whose children had Type 1, I knew that I had to get involved.”

On the recordJuly 9, 2013
When I first met families whose children had Type 1, I knew that I had to get involved.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins reflects on her motivation to support families affected by Type 1 diabetes.

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