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On the recordMarch 15, 2016
The world is looking to the United States to lead on combating Zika, and I hope Congress will face the seriousness of this threat and act without delay.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey emphasizes the urgency for U.S. leadership in addressing the Zika virus outbreak.

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