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Martin Heinrich: The decisions the FDA makes, whether approving a medical device or approving a new drug, must be guided by science and…

On the recordMarch 29, 2023
The decisions the FDA makes, whether approving a medical device or approving a new drug, must be guided by science and data, not by political pressure.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Heinrich emphasizes the importance of science over politics in FDA decisions.

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