“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordAugust 22, 2018
I think taxpayers feel like they are paying twice.
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota
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Editor's note · Context

Senator Smith discusses taxpayer concerns over funding NIH and high drug prices.

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