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Susan Collins: “I have worn this purple suit for many years during the annual day that the Alzheimer's advocates come to town, and I…”

On the recordApril 23, 2013
I have worn this purple suit for many years during the annual day that the Alzheimer's advocates come to town, and I fear I am going to have to keep it around for many, many more years and I would like us to get a cure so that I can retire it once and for all.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins expresses hope for a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

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