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On the recordOctober 20, 2009
It is our moral obligation to offer access to prompt, quality care.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the duty to provide timely healthcare for soldiers exposed to toxic chemicals.

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