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On the recordJune 16, 2020
This novel coronavirus, along with the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Patrick Underwood, and David Dorn, have reminded us of the importance of addressing the realities of race within our healthcare system.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes the need to address racial issues in healthcare due to recent events.

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