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On the recordJune 24, 2015
As chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, I know that many of the conditions which can be treated using cells from cord blood like sickle cell anemia disproportionately impact African Americans.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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Butterfield highlights the impact of sickle cell anemia on African Americans and the importance of cord blood treatment.

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