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On the recordMay 14, 2012
In other words, what you're saying is, at least, theoretically, what we would like is the drug companies to be investing in trying to find solutions to the most serious illnesses that we face.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders emphasizes the need for drug companies to invest in serious illness solutions.

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