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On the recordApril 25, 2023
I never used the word 'cure' for a lot of diseases, but sickle cell can be cured with some of these treatments, and we need to make sure people have access to them.
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Francis Collins
Pennsylvania

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Francis Collins emphasizes the potential cure for sickle cell disease and the need for access to treatments.

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