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Al Franken: I was very happy to hear Senator Coburn's remarks on treatment and am very encouraged by that.

On the recordSeptember 14, 2009
I was very happy to hear Senator Coburn's remarks on treatment and am very encouraged by that.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken expresses agreement with Coburn on the importance of treatment for mental illness.

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