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William H. Frist: “Obviously, I cannot be in the Senate to introduce our amendment to add $500 million to the fight against HIV. On matters…”

On the recordJune 6, 2002
Obviously, I cannot be in the Senate to introduce our amendment to add $500 million to the fight against HIV. On matters relating to global disease, your demonstrable leadership in the Senate and in Africa has made us more aware of the great needs around the world.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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Discussing an amendment to increase funding for the fight against HIV.

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