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Chris Smith: These diseases are not only debilitating for their victims but far too often fatal when untreated.

On the recordJune 26, 2013
These diseases are not only debilitating for their victims but far too often fatal when untreated.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith highlights the severity of neglected diseases affecting children.

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