Franken acknowledges the discussion and expresses gratitude.
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But, the conclusion of all of you is that this practice, of industry-funded and specific industry-funded CME drives up the cost of medicine ...
Medicine is a lot better now than it was when we were kids. That doesn't mean that industry should fund CME.
I would like to extend a special welcome to my distinguished colleague Senator Boxer.
I would like to keep it that way.