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On the recordMay 5, 2015
Ebola was a relatively easy disease to detect and contain before a person experiences symptoms.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy warns about the need for preparedness against pandemics like Ebola.

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