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On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
All of those with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and other diseases want to see the Federal Government get behind them.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the urgency for government support in finding cures for diseases.

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