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On the recordOctober 15, 2014
We must be clear-eyed and singular in purpose to protect public health.
Said by
Tim Murphy
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Murphy calls for focused efforts to safeguard public health during the Ebola crisis.

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