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James Lankford: “I would say we just have to do better. People are counting on us to do better.”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
I would say we just have to do better. People are counting on us to do better.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Emphasizing the need for improved healthcare access for tribal citizens.

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