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Al Franken: I believe we do. And I believe that it puts a burden on everyone, including the psychiatrists in these prisons.

On the recordSeptember 14, 2009
I believe we do. And I believe that it puts a burden on everyone, including the psychiatrists in these prisons.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken expresses concern over the high number of prisoners and its impact on mental health services.

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